Cybersecurity Analyst

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

POSITION DEFINITION:

The Cybersecurity Analyst has the responsibility for providing 24x7 support while ensuring the

confidentiality, integrity and availability of the company information systems. The incumbent

works as part of a “hands-on” onsite Cybersecurity Team who will be responsible for providing

support to detect, respond, mitigate, and report cyber threats and attacks to appropriate

personnel. Develops and administers processes and procedures that are compliant with National

Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and other regulatory

requirements. Monitors and maintains security infrastructure. Performs administration,

monitoring, and maintenance of assigned information and cyber security program components to

ensure safeguarding of data. Researches scenarios and compose messaging for the Employee

Security Awareness program. Actively participates in administering and monitoring the

Vulnerability Management Program, analyzing vulnerability issues in a timely and accurate

fashion. Provides technical assistance, direction, and guidance necessary with information

security initiatives. The Cybersecurity Analyst will also be responsible for providing excellent

customer service, leading security related projects, and demonstrating great teamwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

before they occur, including:

o Monitors security-related resources for new and emerging cyber threats

o Independently reviews, investigates, and responds to real-time alerts within the

environment

o Independently reviews real-time and historical reports for security and/or compliance

violations

o Communicates with senior cybersecurity personnel and IT management relating to

critical incidents and strategic security requirements

o Independently running internal vulnerability/penetration testing tools as instructed

o Independently researches and recommends security patches (includes firmware, operating systems, and software) for cybersecurity solutions

o Independently evaluates the security impact of software changes

o Helps monitor vulnerability and threat services to understand current risk, recommend response and mitigation/countermeasure strategies

REQUIRED EDUCATIONS and EXPERIENCE:

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualities of a Successful person in this position

May include but not limited to standing, walking, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, lifting, reaching, stooping and crouching, color determination, typing, sitting, reading, speaking and listening.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.