Cyber Security Analyst or Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

3d•$96,595 - $140,109•Hybrid

About The Position

Idaho Power is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst or Senior Cyber Security Analyst for its Cyber Security team in downtown Boise, Idaho. The position supports security work across Idaho Power’s IT and Operations Technology (OT) environments. The role offers flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remotely. The Analyst performs moderately complex security analysis, technical design, development, and security architecture; helps develop, modify, or optimize security tools as threats and needs change; and participates in incident and problem analysis, solution development, action planning, implementation coordination, and evaluation. The Analyst works hands-on with security tools, SIEM, IPS, web content filters, and other enterprise protection solutions. The Senior Analyst provides in-depth analysis, design, development, and ongoing support for short- and long-term security solutions. This includes applying technology to complex business problems, producing systems analysis and designs for internal development or third-party software integrations, and participating in complex incident and problem resolution. The Senior Analyst determines security requirements and business processes, codes and tests software solutions, coordinates implementation, and conducts enterprise cyber risk assessments, security-focused contract reviews, and program evaluations. The position has regular on-call responsibilities and receives general supervision; work may be reviewed for compliance with instructions, reasonableness, and professional judgment. The position requires extended desk and computer work, use of office equipment, fine motor skills, and working near other people. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required. Idaho Power offers competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, a 401(k) employer match, a pension plan, and work-life balance.

Requirements

For Analyst: bachelor’s degree in information or cyber security, or a closely related degree, or equivalent information technology experience.
For Analyst: 3 years of information technology experience.
For Senior Analyst: bachelor’s degree in information or cyber security, or a closely related degree, or equivalent information technology experience.
For Senior Analyst: 5 years of information technology experience, including at least 1 year in information/cyber security or another key security functional area. A master’s degree in cybersecurity or a similar field can account for 2 years of experience.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record based on the position’s driving requirements.
Knowledge of networking concepts, operating systems and endpoint analysis, security tooling, basic malware analysis, threat actor behaviors, incident response execution, and playbook refinement and tuning.
Knowledge of how security tools and processes are applied to protect systems and respond to threats.
Skills in incident investigation, log and query proficiency, threat validation, response actions, and detection tuning.
Problem-solving and analytical skills to improve security controls and support operational needs.
Skills in phishing email response.
Ability to use analytical problem solving, judgment, decision support, and adaptability.
For Senior Analyst: security-specific or IT certification.

Nice To Haves

For Senior Analyst: knowledge of threat hunting methodologies, security frameworks, and behavior analytics.
For Senior Analyst: incident response leadership and root cause analysis skills.
Programming language certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform moderately complex security analysis, technical design, development, and security architecture (Analyst).
Develop, modify, and optimize security tools to respond to changing threats and needs (Analyst).
Participate in incident and problem analysis, solution development, action planning, implementation coordination, and evaluation.
Work hands-on with security tools, SIEM, IPS, web content filters, and other enterprise protection solutions.
Provide in-depth analysis, design, development, and ongoing support for short- and long-term security solutions (Senior Analyst).
Develop systems analysis and designs for in-house development and third-party software integrations (Senior Analyst).
Determine security requirements and business processes; code, test, and coordinate implementation of complex software solutions (Senior Analyst).
Perform enterprise-level cyber risk assessments, security-focused contract reviews, and program evaluations (Senior Analyst).
Fulfill regular on-call responsibilities.