American Water · 1 day ago
Cyber Security Analyst
Camden, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$102K/yr - $118K/yr
2+ years expAmerican 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, incidents, and events, focusing on triage, analysis, and response to ensure the security of the organization’s systems.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
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
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
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
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 strongly preferred
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
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
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
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