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American Water · 1 day ago

Cyber Security Analyst

American Water is a leading water utility company committed to providing safe and reliable water services. They are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst responsible for investigating escalated cybersecurity alerts and incidents, ensuring the security and resilience of the organization’s systems.

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Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, firewalls, and other cybersecurity tools
Perform initial or secondary triage, categorization, and documentation of security events
Follow documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for investigating and escalating incidents
Direct Palo MDR for containment of assets involved in an incident
Conduct daily security tasks such as log reviews, system health checks, and routine monitoring
Accurately record incident findings, investigation steps, and escalation details in case management systems
Collaborate with team members to ensure effective 24/7/365 incident handling coverage

Qualification

CybersecuritySIEMIntrusion detection/prevention systemsFirewallsEndpoint detectionAnalytical skillsWater Utility ExperienceChange Management ProcessesDigital technologies knowledgeCommon attack techniques knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Information Technology operations
Water Utility Experience
Project involvement
Security Operations
Change Management Processes
Working knowledge of Endpoint detection
Intrusion detection/prevention systems
Firewalls
SIEM
Strong knowledge of digital technologies and applicability for the water and wastewater industries
Familiarity with common attack techniques and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Appropriate technical certification in specialty area
At least 1 year of Security Operations experience
Experience in utilities, critical infrastructure, or other highly regulated industries

Benefits

401(k)
Defined Contribution Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical
Prescription
Dental and vision coverage
Disability
Paid time off
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Health and wellness programs

Company

American Water

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American Water is a waste water utility company.

H1B Sponsorship

American Water has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (8)
2023 (14)
2022 (14)
2021 (15)
2020 (20)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$900.57M
Key Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
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