Cyber Security Analyst

 

Cyber Security Analyst to fill the role of Technical or Systems Analyst

 

Salary Range

Technical Analyst - $6,288.00 -$7,860.00 monthly

Systems Analyst - $7,979.00 - $10,173.00 monthly

Location - Brownville, NE; Cooper Nuclear Station 
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Posting Date:  4/18/2025
Closing Date:  5/4/2025

 

​Nebraska Public Power District is hiring! Join our team as a Cyber Security Analyst and become an important part of our NPPD story.  We are proud of our history, powering every corner of Nebraska, every day, for half a century.  We recognize that it takes a diverse group of individuals to move forward in the rapidly changing energy industry, and now is the time to power our own transformation.  Come with us on our journey, walking alongside teammates and our customers, leading the way in providing safe, reliable, sustainable energy for all Nebraskans, all while protecting our environment, powering our lives, and realizing our dreams. That’s NPPD…the Power of People.

 

Get to know us more here.

 

 

Position Summary

 

This position is accountable for protecting the organization's computer systems and networks from cyber threats, including monitoring for security breaches, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing strategies to mitigate risks and respond to incidents. The incumbent will work to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information by implementing security measures and protocols. The incumbent should understand incident response, vulnerability management, network security, how to implement security controls, have strong problems solving skills, and excel at attention to detail. The incumbent is not required to be knowledgeable on all preferred technical skills at date of hire.

Education, Training and Experience

 

Technical Analyst:  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (OR)  Associate degree and a minimum of three (3) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below (OR) High school diploma/GED and a minimum of five (5) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below.

 

Systems Analyst:  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years technical IT experience as listed below (OR)  Associate degree and a minimum of six (6) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below (OR) a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of eight (8) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below.

 

Progression Program:  This position is part of a progression program designed to provide upward mobility through continued growth and development.  Successful candidates will have an opportunity to progress through three positions and levels of expertise, culminating in the role of Senior Systems Analyst.

 

Experience

 

Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others on multiple activities with flexibility to manage competing demands and changing priorities.

 

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.

 

Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.

 

Must be customer-service oriented and adaptable to ongoing change.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Incident Response
• Vulnerability Management
• Network Security
• Security Controls
• Problem Solving
• Regulatory Compliance
• Attention to detail

Licenses and/or Certifications

 

Security Clearance: Incumbent may be required to satisfy any existing and future District security clearance or background check requirements for access to key NPPD locations and/or supporting sensitive business applications.

 

Obtain and maintain intermediate to advanced technical certification aligned with key business system platform(s) used at the District (for example, SAP, Microsoft Certifications, and Security related best practices) as applicable.

Essential Duties & Re