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Job Description
CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Network Security Analyst to join our IT Services Team, located in Houston, TX.
You will have the ability to: assure that an acceptable level of network security is maintained throughout the CNP network environments by providing network security consulting, Perform security reviews on a wide range of evolving network technologies and processes, and other related network security services.
We want you to know
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Diversity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution with immediate 100% vesting.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Maintains/optimizes the CNP firewall infrastructure, including Smart Grid and AMS, both on premise and in the cloud.
- Maintains/optimizes Network Segmentation environment and zones.
- Maintains/optimizes Client Remote access solutions.
- Maintains/optimizes PGP encryption, URL content filter, Firewall DLP environments.
- Advises departments on policies, regulatory compliance, and security best practices, providing training as required
- Serves as the subject matter expert for security best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements
- Provides support and assistance during internal and external audits.
- Interfaces with technical vendors regarding security issues and recommend solutions.
- Develops network security standards.
- Develops network security architecture designs.
- Ensures network security rules, standards, and architecture is adequate to safeguard the CNP network.
- Ability to author technical documentation.
Your background includes:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in information technology or engineering from an accredited college or university. Commensurate combination of education, training and experience can be substituted.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience working with the following:
- Hands-on experience with Firewalls such as Palo Alto.
- Hands-on experience with network, OS, and application security.
- CISSP (Certified Information Security System Professional) certification required.
- Must have excellent technical skills in security software, appliances, operating system software, and networking.
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This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Job Info. Technology
Primary LocationUS-TX-Houston-EC/DC
Job Posting Jan 19, 2023
Posting End Date Feb 3, 2023
CenterPoint Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.
