Information Security Engineer I (Network Security)

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Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE 

This position assists in securing Entergy’s networks from internal and external threats across corporate Information Security (IS), Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT); including data centers, office building, control centers, power plants, and substations. The engineer will assist with execution of processes and develop automation opportunities to monitor, control and detect malicious or anomalous network traffic, maintain established level of network services and network security policies, and remediate any gaps to achieve optimal level of security in the network.  The engineer will also work with the team to ensure that network security operations are maintained to be audit ready in compliance with NRC Nuclear Cyber, NERC CIP and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. 

 
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Execute day-to-day operations and maintenance of multiple systems/components involved in network security including security devices and technologies such as firewalls, client and site-to-site virtual private networks (VPN), intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and/or detection systems (IDS), certificate management, packet brokers, domain name systems (DNS), software defined networks (SDN) and network segmentation 
• Provide input to the development and implementation of the strategy, roadmap, and project delivery for network security in coordination with the Security Architecture and Enterprise Architecture functions 
• Support continuous improvement processes, operational excellence and deliver world-class network security solutions for all corporate and operational technology needs, including business operations, power generation units, electric substations, system control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, distribution automation (DA), and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) 
• Monitor network security trends for their area of support and suggest improvements to policy, procedures, tools and technologies to enhance the security of Entergy’s network 
• Develop and track metrics for the effectiveness and maturity of network security operations 
• Other duties as required 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

 
Minimum education and experience required of the position. 
Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security or a related discipline OR 4+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

 

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position 

• Understanding of general networking and design, operating system platforms, security operations, cyber security monitoring, intrusion detection, secured networks, and scripting languages such as JSON, Ansible, or REST API.
• Understanding of security and attack frameworks such as Nation institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF), Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK  
• Self-directed and with the ability to operate with significant discretion and manage multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Available to travel

 
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position 

None required, but one or more technical or InfoSec certifications are a plus, i.e. CompTIA, ISACA or ISC2.  Relevant vendor credentials offered by companies such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Checkpoint are a plus 

 

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Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands 
Job Function: Information Technology
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 114688
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

 

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EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,