Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match
- Life and Travel Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
What is a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst?We are seeking a diligent Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CSOC Analyst) to join our team. In this role, you will be working within a group of highly motivated Information Technology and Cybersecurity professionals committed to keeping Central Hudson safe. The CSOC Analyst will play a key role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents to ensure the protection of our organization's critical assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of modern security principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and vendors alike.
What does a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst do?- Continuously monitors security events using various security tools and technologies, including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection solutions
- Responds to and investigates security incidents, including malware infections, phishing attacks, compromised assets, and unauthorized access attempts
- Conducts log analysis to identify suspicious activities and potential security incidents; correlates data from multiple sources to identify patterns and trends
- Triages and prioritizes security alerts based on severity and potential impact; escalates incidents as necessary to senior SOC analysts or other relevant teams
- Generates detailed reports on security incidents, including findings, actions taken, and recommendations for future prevention; provides regular status updates to management and stakeholders
- Works closely with other IT and security teams to ensure comprehensive incident management and response
- Monitors news, security sites, and other threat actor activity channels for new and emerging threats
- Participates in continuous improvement efforts to enhance SOC processes, tools, and capabilities
- Proactively hunts for threats and vulnerabilities within the corporate environment
- Reviews, analyzes, and acts on threat intelligence
- Stays current on emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies
- Promotes cybersecurity awareness by educating others on the importance of cybersecurity
- Builds relationships with government and local agencies to promote collaborative information sharing
- Participates in a 24/7 shift environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Participates in on-call rotations as needed to respond to security incidents outside of regular working hours
- Provides storm and emergency response support
What does it take to be a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst?Required:- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate degree in the aforementioned fields and 3 years of cybersecurity operations or related experience or a high school diploma or equivalency degree and 5 years of cybersecurity operations or related experience will be considered
- Knowledge of common and emerging attack vectors, penetration methods and countermeasures
- Proficiency with SIEM and EDR tools
- Understanding of a broad range of security technical concepts
- Familiarity with scripting languages for automation and analysis
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams, and communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely
- Must have excellent analytical, multitasking, and organizational skills
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Ability to work with limited direct supervision and professionally respond to constructive feedback
- Ability to work 24x7x365 rotating shifts (nights, weekends, holidays included)
- Valid driver's license
Preferred:- 2+ years of experience performing CSOC Analyst duties
- Experience in conducting risk assessments, developing risk mitigation strategies and evaluating contractual agreements
- Experience in Energy & Utilities or services industry
- Experience with threat hunting
- Experience with data visualization tools
- Relevant certifications such Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
Applications will be accepted until
November 6, 2026.This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series. The title and level are commensurate with experience.
Pay range: $73,000 - $171,300
Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment. Click the "Search Career Opportunities" button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.
Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.
