Cybersecurity Consultant

• This job performs ongoing Cybersecurity monitoring as part of our 24/7 CSOC. Respond to and triage alerts coming from our different tools including IPS, EDR, Phishing, AV and SIEM. Participate in project work as needed. During incidents, interface with business units to mitigate any discovered threats., * Administers, operates, and monitors client information security sensors, logging, alerting and other detection mechanisms to identify and respond to threats
• As part of a Cybersecurity Incident Response Team - triage, contain, and eradicate threats to client assets and data
• Acts as subject matter expert for one or multiple assigned Cybersecurity technology stacks (e.g. SIEM, network intrusion detection and prevention, host-based security, OT monitoring 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

• Some internship or entry-level professional experience in cybersecurity is preferred.
• Exposure to cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, threat detection, or security operations is a plus.

Skills:

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and incident response.
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IPS/IDS, antivirus, and phishing detection platforms.
• Ability to analyze and triage security alerts and identify potential threats.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 security operations environment.
• Security+ or a similar cybersecurity certification is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma/GED required., * Interest in building a career in cybersecurity and protecting critical infrastructure.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and business teams during security incidents.
• Willingness to learn and work with a variety of cybersecurity technologies and tools.