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Become a Cybersecurity Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll perform threat detection, investigation, and response activities to support the Cybersecurity Operations Center. This role is also responsible for collaborating closely with the incident response teams, ensuring rapid containment and remediation of cyber threats, and supporting continuous improvement efforts by contributing to the development and maintenance of detection use cases and response playbooks. Additionally, this role requires staying current on emerging threats and applying advanced cybersecurity expertise to improve the organization's defensive posture.
Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conducting analysis and triage of security alerts generated by various monitoring tools (e.g., SIEMs, endpoint detection platforms, etc.). Determining the nature and scope of threats and applying incident response techniques to mitigate risks. Working closely with the incident response team to ensure rapid containment, eradication, and recovery efforts. Collaborating with the incident response and engineering teams to continuously improve detection capabilities. Documenting and maintaining incident response playbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and response workflows. Staying up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques. Collaborating with other teams to ensure security best practices are followed across the organization.
As a Cybersecurity Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities Investigates and responds to security alerts including on-call rotation Supports the development, design, logistics, and facilitation of internal and external cybersecurity exercises Steers the analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources Delivers cyber incident triage including identifying the specific vulnerability and making recommendations which enable expeditious remediation Conducts vulnerability research activities, gathers information on new and emerging threats and vulnerabilities Reports on and suggests solutions for damage to the data and infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents Supports the strategic development of Cyber Security Programs ensuring alignment with the cyber security strategy and develops and improves cyber security procedures owned by the team Manages cyber incident trend analysis and reporting Creates and maintains high quality documentation related to IT processes including flow charts and data flow diagrams Maintains the cybersecurity post-incident after action tracking process A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity. Minimum Qualifications Three or more years of experience in information technology, information security and/or cybersecurity. US Citizenship Required.Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in technical or related field. Experience working with cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEMs, endpoint detection platforms, etc.) CISSP, GISF, GSEC certifications. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional teams.
Additional Information
This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs. Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more! Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position – Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties. Relocation does not apply to this position.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
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