Cyber Security Analyst

Camden, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

$102K/yr - $118K/yr

Entry, Mid Level

American Water is a leading water utility company committed to providing safe and reliable water services. The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for investigating escalated cybersecurity alerts and incidents, focusing on triage, analysis, and response to ensure the security of the organization's systems.

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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
Water Utility Experience, Project involvement, Security Operations, Change Management Processes
Working knowledge of Endpoint detection
Working knowledge of Intrusion detection/prevention systems
Working knowledge of Firewalls
Working knowledge of 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
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