Eversource Energy · 18 hours ago
Cyber Defense Analyst (Hybrid)
Eversource Energy is a company focused on managing and protecting computer assets, networks, and information systems. They are seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to lead the handling of Information Security incidents and ensure compliance with security policies through monitoring and auditing information systems.
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Responsibilities
Performs Incident Response functions for the SOC team to ensure incidents are handled appropriately to minimize risk and impact to the company
Analyzes and processes case work relating to computer security vulnerabilities, phishing, malware, and forensic investigations
Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities, and operate effectively in a dynamic demand-based environment, requiring extreme flexibility and responsiveness
Leads security incidents to ensure timely mitigation and remediation efforts are completed
Preserves, harvests, and processes electronic data according to company policies and regulatory requirements. Participates in forensic investigations as required, to include the collection, preservation of electronic evidence, analysis, and creation of a final report
Produces high quality oral and written work, presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely with audiences ranging from peers to Sr. Management
Must be familiar with current and proposed laws, regulations, industry standards, and ethical requirements related to information security and privacy
Recommends effective process changes to enhance defense and response procedures
Evaluates, tests and selects security tools, evaluation products and control products
Assists with annual SOX, CIP and SOC assessment and related remediation efforts
Qualification
Required
Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position
Must have an extensive understanding of digital investigations, and underlying principles of networking, infrastructure and system integration
Performs Incident Response functions for the SOC team to ensure incidents are handled appropriately to minimize risk and impact to the company
Analyzes and processes case work relating to computer security vulnerabilities, phishing, malware, and forensic investigations
Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities, and operate effectively in a dynamic demand-based environment, requiring extreme flexibility and responsiveness
Leads security incidents to ensure timely mitigation and remediation efforts are completed
Preserves, harvests, and processes electronic data according to company policies and regulatory requirements
Participates in forensic investigations as required, to include the collection, preservation of electronic evidence, analysis, and creation of a final report
Produces high quality oral and written work, presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely with audiences ranging from peers to Sr. Management
Must be familiar with current and proposed laws, regulations, industry standards, and ethical requirements related to information security and privacy
Recommends effective process changes to enhance defense and response procedures
Evaluates, tests and selects security tools, evaluation products and control products
Assists with annual SOX, CIP and SOC assessment and related remediation efforts
Strong working knowledge of information systems security standards and practices
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, related technical degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the field of information security
Experience with one or more of the following: Security Monitoring; database security, policies and procedures, active directory, cryptography/PKI, application security assessments, risk assessments, security awareness or related information security subject area
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
On-call and need to work off hours
Preferred
SANS Incident response training or security certification preferred
Benefits
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.
Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs.
This position is eligible for a potential incentive.
Company
Eversource Energy
Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas for more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.49BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-08-19Grant· $89M
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