Cyber Intelligence Analyst

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Cyber Intelligence Analyst

Position Summary

Responsible for and providing analysis / guidance on the detection, identification, evaluation and escalation of Cyber Threats. Provide support on the execution of day-to-day operations related to threat research, triage, coordination and resolution. Ensure all regulatory, contractual and internal security requirements are met in relation to the day-to-day operations and use of cyber security solutions, technology and procedures. Identify security risks and threats by collaborating with other business units, utilities, governmental agencies and security related communities to share information. Apply business and technical acumen while defining security and compliance solutions that deliver best practices for building and monitoring controls for information protection and threat management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support and work directly with the Enterprise Vulnerability Management (EVM), SIEM, Incident Response and Investigations teams to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and their potential impact on the company's technology and business operations.""
• Assist in the strategic management of key external security related relationships to ensure processes and controls are integrated to support company goals and policies for risk and compliance management. Work directly with Business Systems management on escalated security concerns to ensure satisfactory.
• Apply critical thinking and writing with a focus on attacker capability to destroy, degrade or deny access to systems and information. Gather targeting analysis in support of all source collection activities. Exploit large quantities of data and discover relationships and patterns. Use knowledge, creativity, and analytic tradecraft best practices to obtain solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables under conditions of uncertainty.
• Participate in trend / correlation analysis and scenario forecasting at both the tactical and strategic level. Support red teaming, war-gaming, and/or exercise development and execution. Respond to ad-hoc vulnerability and threat related queries from technology and business users.
• Research and crafting of analytic papers on strategic, geographical, and functional topics. Develop an understanding of cyber threat capabilities and intentions. Identify new threat TTP and signatures used by cyber threat actors.
• Provide timely response to all suspense deadlines and administrative actions. Responsible for maintaining confidentiality and ethics within the framework of the engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Eng. or related or equiv. experience.
• At least 3 years cyber security related experience, or any combination of related intelligence, investigations, IT or other relevant experience demonstrating equivalency.
• At least 2 years demonstrated expertise business and technical acumen in developing and/or working with technical security or IT compliance solutions that deliver best practices for building and monitoring controls for information protection and threat management.
• In-depth knowledge of IT systems and applications.
• Superior communication skills.
• Proven experience recommending innovative risk management or compliance solutions to support complex business requirements.
• Superior relationship management, facilitation, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant Information Security certifications and training desired.

Preferred Requirements

• SECRET or TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Demonstrated experience working with Splunk, MISP and other related cyber security tools.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $82,800.00 to $117,600.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 02/16/25

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