Website NextEra Energy

Date: May 30, 2019

Primary Location: Miami, FL, US, 33174

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  34018

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Position Specific Description

This position resides in the Advanced Cyberdefense Center (ACC), a functional group under the Cybersecurity group within Information Technology. The Cybersecurity group is responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company information and computing networks. We are seeking a cybersecurity analyst to help continue to shape and operate our incident response program.

In your role supporting and assisting with NextEra’s cybersecurity incident response program, you would work with cutting-edge innovative cybersecurity related technologies. As a cybersecurity analyst, you would be responsible for the direct assessment of cyber events & incidents for NextEra Energy and its subsidiaries. In addition, you will recommend process and technology related solutions or improvements to protect the company from cybersecurity vulnerabilities and weaknesses.

Candidates applying for this position must demonstrate the following:
• Knowledge of vulnerability management (assessment, remediation, communications etc.)
• Ability to follow up on security events, reports, and perform investigations and determine root cause
• Familiarity with any or all of the following technologies: Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Host-based antivirus, Network malware detonation/sandboxing, Full Packet Capture tools, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IPS), Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR) tools
• Knowledge of various types of common technologies used across enterprises such as Microsoft Windows, Unix and other common types of applications and protocols
• Strong understanding of computer networking technologies and architectures
• Ability to understand key security controls and how they factor into assessing overall security risk
• Effective at communicating with various levels of the organization (e.g., technical and non-technical verbal & written communication abilities)
• Ability to operate under pressure and multi-task, must demonstrate strong bias for action, follow-through and personal leadership
• Must be willing to travel 10% of the time, work extended hours when needed and able to qualify for and hold NRC clearance and NERC CIP access
• Ability to potentially move in the future into shifted positions to cover 24×7 operations
• Positions could be based in Miami or Juno Beach

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
  • 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: 0+ years

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Information Systems Aud (CISA) certification

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Information Technology
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company
Location:  Miami, Florida
Other Work Locations:  Florida
Relocation Provided:  No

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.

If you require special support or accommodation while seeking employment with NextEra Energy, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

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