NRG Energy

Cyber Security Engineer

NRG Energy$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with CSPM/CNAPP platforms, preferably Orca.
  • Knowledge of a major cloud provider, preferably AWS, and its security services.
  • Strong grasp of cloud security concepts including IAM and network security.
  • Ability to assess risks from cloud misconfigurations and provide remediation guidance.
  • Exposure to container and serverless security is a plus.
  • Cloud security certifications like AWS Certified Security - Specialty or CCSP are highly desired.
  • Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor cloud posture across AWS (or Azure/GCP) for misconfigurations and risks.
  • Provide security advisory support on secure configurations and IAM.
  • Conduct security architecture reviews to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Administer IAM platforms and integrations in hybrid and cloud environments.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments and assist in risk remediation.
  • Configure and maintain security tools like IDS/IPS and SIEM.
  • Conduct routine audits for compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Support for using AI tools to prepare for interviews.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork and communication.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification enhancement.
Full Job Description
Position Summary: The Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for maintaining security measures that protect the organization's systems, cloud workloads, and data. This role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and risks, operating security tools across on-premises and cloud environments, providing security guidance to engineering teams, and supporting incident response efforts.

Key Responsibilities:
• Cloud posture across AWS (and/or Azure/GCP), identify misconfigurations and risks, and drive remediation by partnering with cloud and application owners.
• Provide security guidance and advisory support to cloud, infrastructure, and development teams on secure configuration, IAM, encryption, network segmentation, and logging.
• Support secure cloud architecture reviews and ensure alignment with the Framework (Security Pillar), CIS Benchmarks, and organizational cloud security standards.
• Understanding of Network protocols and network security Tools like NAC, IPS.
• Administer IAM platforms and integrations (e.g., SSO, MFA, directory services, conditional access) across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments across on-premises, cloud, and container workloads to identify potential risks.
• Assist in the remediation of vulnerabilities by working closely with IT, cloud, and development teams.
• Assist in deploying, configuring, and maintaining security tools such as IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, and WAF.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of security policies and procedures, including cloud security standards and guardrails.
• Perform routine audits to ensure security compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST CSF, PCI DSS, SOX) across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Research and stay informed about current cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, cloud attack techniques, and best practices.
• Provide technical support and guidance to IT, cloud engineering, and development staff on security-related issues.

Qualifications:
• Hands-on experience operating a CSPM/CNAPP platform (Orca preferred; Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or Defender for Cloud also relevant).
• Working knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS preferred), including native security services (e.g., GuardDuty, Security Hub, IAM Identity Center, KMS, CloudTrail, WAF/Shield).
• Strong understanding of cloud security concepts including IAM, key management, network security (VPC, transit gateway, private endpoints), logging/monitoring, and shared responsibility models.
• Ability to interpret cloud misconfiguration findings, assess risk, and clearly communicate remediation guidance to cloud and application teams.
• Exposure to container and serverless security concepts (e.g., EKS, ECS, Lambda) is a plus.
• Cloud security certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft SC-200/AZ-500, or CCSP are highly desired.
• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in cyber security or related roles, including exposure to cloud environments.
• Additional certifications such as Security+, CEH, or CySA+ are desired.
• Knowledge of security tools, technologies, and best practices across enterprise and cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of networking and operating systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts effectively.

We support the use of AI tools to help you prepare for your interview (e.g., practicing responses, researching the role, or refining your resume). However, during interviews and assessments, we expect responses to reflect your own thinking, experience, and communication. Use of AI to generate or read answers in real time, complete assessments, or misrepresent your qualifications is not permitted and may impact your candidacy.

Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Official description on file with Talent.

About NRG Energy

NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. Whether as the largest solar power developer in the country or by giving customers the latest tools to better manage their energy use, NRG is a pioneer in developing smarter energy choices. Our diverse power generating facilities have a capacity of about 52,000 megawatts, capable of supporting almost 42 million homes. Our retail electricity providers — Reliant and Energy Plus — and thermal energy division serve nearly 3 million residential, business, commercial and industrial customers. A Fortune 250 company, NRG supports clean energy resources and technologies critical to our transition to a sustainable, low carbon society. We built the nation's first privately-funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure and continue to create new, clean energy solutions for our customers. In addition to our environmental efforts, we actively contribute to the local communities where NRG employees live and work. Since 2004, our Global Giving program has provided millions of dollars to organizations and charities that have a direct impact on the lives of the people in our communities, including food banks and those that foster self-sufficiency, improve housing and provide supplemental education to people in need. NRG has also organized special responses for victims of extreme catastrophe, such as the Haitian earthquake and the Japanese tsunami in 2010. Employee donations were tripled to maximize the contributions. NRG has won numerous awards for industry leadership and many of its nationwide econrg initiatives, which are targeted toward meeting the challenges of climate change, clean air and natural resources protection.

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Join the vibrant team at NRG Energy, a leader in the power and energy sector, and contribute to a sustainable future while advancing your career. At NRG Energy, we are committed to innovation, leadership, and diversity, ensuring a dynamic workplace where growth and opportunity are at the forefront.

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Our company culture celebrates diversity, encourages innovation, and fosters a collaborative environment. At NRG Energy, you’ll work alongside a diverse team of experts, each bringing unique perspectives that drive our success. We believe that inclusive teamwork and innovative thinking are the keys to our continued growth and leadership in the energy sector.

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Size
6,635 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$510 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+24.8%
Revenue
$9 billion
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