Energy Northwest

Plant Cyber Security Analyst

Energy Northwest$109K — $164K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 5 years of relevant experience;
  • Associate's degree in the same fields plus 7 years of relevant experience;
  • High school diploma or GED with 11 years of experience and a Cyber Security certification;
  • Experience with SIEM tuning and system management;
  • Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement security controls for digital systems;
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses;
  • Monitor and analyze network traffic in SCADA environments for cyber threats;
  • Prepare and maintain cybersecurity documentation;
  • Lead program changes, self-assessments, and audits;
  • Stay informed on current cybersecurity trends and regulations.

Benefits

  • No state income tax in Washington State;
  • Strong retirement benefits including multiple pension plans and a 401(k) with an employer match;
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options;
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA);
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs;
  • Personal time accrual starting at 160 hours annually;
  • Nine paid holidays per year.
Full Job Description

Energy Northwest is seeking a seasoned Cyber Security Analyst with deep experience in SIEM tuning and SIEM system management to support our highly segmented and stable plant network environment. While traditional realtime monitoring and forensic analysis are infrequent due to strong isolation boundaries, this role is critically centered on analytical review and optimization of our existing SIEM implementation. The ideal candidate will be adept at evaluating what the system is actually monitoring, identifying meaningful signals, and refining alerting logic so that only highvalue, actionable alerts surface to the operations team. This position also supports the broader responsibilities outlined in the Plant Cyber Security Analyst PDs, including designing and maintaining cybersecurity controls, supporting documentation correctness, and ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.

This role additionally requires strategic ownership of SIEM platform healthdeveloping maintenance plans, handling upgrades, and improving system resilience and efficiency. Candidates will be expected to explore automation opportunities, streamline system workflows, and integrate SIEM output into enterprise ticketing systems to ensure clean, efficient security operations. As reflected in the position descriptions, success in this role depends on strong analytical thinking, disciplined documentation practices, and the ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource across plant organizations. Applicants who excel at simplifying complexity, improving the fidelity of cybersecurity controls, and advancing automation within a regulated operational environment will thrive in this position.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, assists in designing and implementing robust cyber security architectures and ensuring compliance with nuclear power plant cyber security regulations (10 CFR 73.54).  Supports development and execution of an effective cyber security program, including procedure development, training, vulnerability management, and project support.  Acts as a knowledgeable resource to individuals throughout the company in most regulatory cyber security areas.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Design and implement security controls for digital computer and communication systems.

Conduct vulnerability assessments to identify potential security weaknesses and recommend appropriate measures.

Monitor and analyze network traffic in a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) environment to detect and respond to cyber threats.

Prepare and maintain documentation related to cybersecurity policies, procedures, and incident response plans.

Conduct activity oversight and documentation reviews to ensure adherence to site procedures and regulatory requirements.

Lead program change impacts, self-assessments, audits, and training with impacted organizations.

Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and regulatory requirements.

Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.

Must support the biennial refueling outage.

Must support plant cyber security on-call rotation when designated.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Plant Cyber Security Analyst III

Bachelors degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and 5 years of relevant information technology experience;

OR Associates degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and 7 years of relevant information technology experience;

OR High school diploma or GED with 11 years of relevant information technology experience and a current industry-recognized Cyber Security certification.

Plant Cyber Security Analyst II

Bachelors degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and 3 years of relevant information technology experience;

OR Associates degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and 5 years of relevant information technology experience;

OR High school diploma or GED with 9 years of relevant information technology experience and a current industry-recognized Cyber Security certification.

Plant Cyber Security Analyst I

Bachelors degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university;

OR Associates degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university with 2 years of relevant information technology experience;

OR High school diploma or GED with 6 years of relevant information technology experience and a current industry-recognized Cyber Security certification.

PAY RANGE

Plant Cyber Security Analyst III Salary: $109,870 - $164,806

Midpoint: $137,338

Plant Cyber Security Analyst II Salary: $95,532 - $143,298

Midpoint: $119,415

Plant Cyber Security I Salary: $83,125 - $124,687

Midpoint: $103,906

Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.


Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.


INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.


BENEFITS

Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.

EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.



About Energy Northwest

Energy Northwest is a public power joint operating agency formed by state law in 1957. It is headquartered in Richland, Washington. The company operates a diverse mix of carbon-free electricity generating resources, including hydro, solar and wind projects, and the Columbia Generating Station, the third-largest nuclear power plant in the United States. Energy Northwest provides electricity to more than 1.5 million people in the Pacific Northwest through its member utilities. The company is committed to providing reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible power to its customers.
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