Cyber Security Analyst CyberArk

Public Service Enterprise Group - Newark, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Newark, NJ

10,001+ employees

Utilities

About the position

The Cyber Security Analyst position at PSEG is a senior-level role focused on privileged access management (PAM) security functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing PAM technologies and security policies, providing technical guidance to the team, and responding to security incidents as needed. This role requires a hands-on approach to maintaining PAM systems and ensuring the security of privileged access across the organization. The analyst will also conduct cybersecurity threat risk assessments and develop, test, and implement information security plans and procedures designed to prevent or quickly recover from cyber-attacks or other serious events. In this position, the analyst will lead and manage PAM technologies, providing technical expertise in threat and risk assessments related to privileged access. They will define, design, and implement strategies to protect against emerging threats using PAM tools. The role involves performing security reviews on new PAM technologies and changes to existing technologies, ensuring that the organization remains secure against evolving cyber threats. The analyst will also be expected to work independently, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills while fostering collaborative relationships with IT management and client departments. PSEG emphasizes a culture of health, balance, and security for its employees, offering a comprehensive range of benefits that support overall well-being. The company operates under a flexible work model, allowing for remote work while requiring some in-person interaction as necessary. This position is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to a Fortune 500 company that is committed to combatting climate change and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages PAM technologies
• Provides technical expertise in threat/risk assessments related to privileged access
• Defines, designs, and implements strategies to protect against emerging threats using PAM tools
• Responds to security incidents as needed
• Performs security reviews on new PAM technologies and changes to existing technologies
• Manages information privileged access management technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Math or Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of experience in Information Security; In lieu of a degree, 8 years of experience in Information Security.
• Experience providing technical PAM expertise to IT management and staff in cybersecurity threat risk assessments, development, testing, and implementation of information security plans.
• Strong Identity and Access Management (IAM) and PAM experience.
• Proficient in defining processes and procedures for PAM.
• Ability to follow cybersecurity news and alerts, understand complex attack vectors and risks, and identify emergent cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to recommend appropriate corrective actions for information security incidents and provide risk mitigation recommendations to management and team.
• Experience with designing process flows to be implemented in security automation tools to respond to threats quickly and effectively.
• Experience with reviewing complex IAM architecture design diagrams and documents for new technologies and changes to existing technologies to determine risks and provide recommendations and mitigations.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, technical teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster working relationships with the team, IT Management, and Client departments.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to business users in the context of business requirements.
• Technical experience including information/data/network/computer security design, administration, and/or assessment.
• Broad knowledge of information systems including Windows security, network security, systems development, communication networks, security software/hardware, and operating systems.
• Experience with key information security technologies such as SIEM, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, vulnerability assessment, encryption, identity and access control systems, anti-malware, and security event analysis.
• Strong organizational, managerial, and financial management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Strong planning skills and results-oriented.

Nice-to-haves

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent
• Programming Experience in Python

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Well-being and behavioral health programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year