Cyber Security Analyst or Senior Cyber Security Analyst

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Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst or Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join our Cyber Security team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

While this position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.

What does a Cyber Security Analyst or Senior Cyber Security Analyst do for us?

Analyst

• Provides moderately complex analysis, technical design, development, and security architecture, often involved in developing new and modifying or adapting existing security tools for optimization and changing threat landscape
• Participates in moderately complex incident/problem analysis, solution development, action planning, implementation coordination, and evaluation and is hands-on in security tools, SIEM, IPS, Web content filters and other security enterprise protection solutions

Senior Analyst

• Provides in-depth analysis, design, development and ongoing support for the implementation of short- and long-term security solutions
• Applies technology as necessary in the solution of complex business problems by developing detailed systems analysis and design for in-house development and/or 3rd party software integrations
• Participates in complex incident/problem analysis, solution development, action planning, implementation coordination and evaluation
• Determines security requirements and business processes, codes, tests, and coordinates the implementation of complex software solutions
• Performs enterprise level cyber risk assessments, security focused contract reviews, and program evaluations and is hands on in security tools, SIEM, IPS, Web content filters and other security enterprise protection solutions

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

·       Networking concepts, operating system and endpoint analysis, security tooling, basic malware analysis, threat actor behaviors, incident response execution, playbook refinement and tuning

·       How security tools and processes are applied to protect systems and respond to threats

A Senior Analyst will also have knowledge of:

• Threat hunting methodologies
• Security frameworks
• Behavior analytics

Skills in:

·       Incident investigation, log and query proficiency, threat validation, response actions, detection tuning

·       Problem-solving and analytical skills to improve security controls and support operational needs

·       Phishing email response

A Senior Analyst will also have skills in:

• Incident response leadership
• Root cause analysis

Ability to:

·       Analytical problem solving, judgement, decision support, adaptability

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Analyst

Education:

·       Bachelor’s degree in information or cyber security or closely related degree

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·       Equivalent information technology experience

Experience:

·       3 years of information technology experience

Licenses & Certifications:

·       Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

Senior Analyst

Education:

·       Bachelor’s degree in information or cyber security or closely related degree

OR

·       Equivalent information technology experience

Experience:

·       5 years of information technology experience with a minimum of one year of experience in Information/Cyber Security or other key security functional area

·       Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity or similar field can account for 2 years of experience

Licenses & Certifications:

·       Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

·       Security specific Certification or IT Certification

Preferred:

o   Programming language certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs.  The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Job requires regular on-call responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
General supervision is provided.  Work may be reviewed for compliance with instructions, reasonableness, and application of professional judgment.

Security positions work within both the IT and Operations Technology (OT) environments.

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Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.