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NextEra Energy Cybersecurity Analyst in Miami, Florida
Cybersecurity Analyst
Date: Dec 20, 2024
Location(s): Miami, FL, US, 33134
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 84646
is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and dependable electricity to over 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!
Position Specific Description
NextEra Energy is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Vulnerability Management team. The ideal candidate will have a basic to medium level of experience in cybersecurity with a strong emphasis on vulnerability management. This role will require familiarity with industry best practices and standards, a process-oriented mindset, and excellent analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform vulnerability assessments and manage the lifecycle of vulnerabilities using Tenable Nessus or Tenable.sc.
Interpret scan results and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement remediation strategies.
Conduct risk assessments to identify and manage cybersecurity risks.
Utilize advanced Excel functions to manage, analyze, and visualize large datasets for tracking and reporting vulnerabilities.
Follow and improve established processes to ensure consistent and repeatable results.
Stay updated with industry best practices, frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls), and emerging cybersecurity threats.
Cybersecurity Knowledge:
Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as risk assessment, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
Strong understanding of the correlation between risk, vulnerability, and exposure.
Ability to interpret vulnerability scan results and collaborate with teams for remediation.
Experience configuring and performing vulnerability scans In a corporate landscape
Understanding of risk reduction strategies
Understanding of change control and ITIL methodologies
Understanding of mitigation strategies.
Understanding of TCP/IP and Networking concepts
Awareness of industry best practices and frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls).
Strong technical skills and the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical audiences.
Strong Excel Knowledge:
Proficiency in advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and macros).
Ability to manage, analyze, and visualize large datasets for reporting and tracking vulnerabilities.
Process-Oriented Mindset:
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to follow, document, and improve processes for consistent and repeatable results.
Additional Skills:
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow in the cybersecurity field.
Strong Candidates Will Have:
PowerBi Experience
Ability to write and understand DAX queries.
Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations in Power BI to present insights to stakeholders (preferred).
Tenable/Vulnerability Scanner Exposure:
- Familiarity with Tenable Nessus or Tenable.sc for vulnerability scanning and management.
NERC CIP Experience:
Familiarity with NERC CIP standards and compliance requirements.
Understanding of the role of vulnerability management within the NERC CIP framework.
Experience with documenting and reporting compliance-related activities.
Other
Red/Purple Team experience
Certifications: GSEC, Security+, TCSE, GCIH, etc.
Job Overview
This job performs ongoing cybersecurity risk reviews for new and existing technologies and services and supports ongoing and new cybersecurity projects. Individuals develop requirements for and implement technical security projects and tools, as well as define the company’s cybersecurity policies and control framework. This position collaborates with the company’s IT department and business units to identify the need for, select, and deploy technical controls to meet specific security requirements. Employees in this role build processes and standards to ensure security requirements continue to be met.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Administers, operates and monitors NextEra Energy (NEE) information security sensors, logging, alerting and other detection mechanisms to identify and respond to threats
Develops a subject matter expertise for one or multiple assigned cybersecurity technology stacks (e.g., identity and access management, network intrusion detection and prevention, host based security tools)
Collaborates with security architecture to identify, evaluate and recommend new security technologies for suitability within NEE’s environment and security posture
Communicates ongoing cybersecurity activities, priorities and risk measurements or mitigations at multiple organizational levels
Provides guidance for security activities and requirements in the system development life cycle (SDLC) and application development efforts. Participates in organizational projects, as required
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Grad / GED
Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Information Systems Aud (CISA) certification
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Information Technology
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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