Cybersecurity Analyst I

Minnkota Power Cooperative•Grand Forks, ND

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking applicants for Cybersecurity Analyst I in our Information Technology department at our headquarters in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Cybersecurity Analyst I will support the protection of the organization’s information assets, technology infrastructure, and cloud environments from evolving cyber threats. This role includes monitoring, investigating, and responding to security events, managing vulnerabilities, and supporting compliance initiatives. The analyst will work closely with IT and cybersecurity leadership to strengthen defenses, ensure regulatory alignment, and enhance overall cyber resilience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology required; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Familiarity with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and vulnerability management tools.
Experience with cloud platforms required.
Understanding of patch management, log analysis, and incident response practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across teams.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or related cybersecurity function.
Experience with Azure, AWS, or M365 security.
Knowledge of industry frameworks, including CIS Controls, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, NERC CIP.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor SIEM, EDR, and other security platforms for anomalous activity across on-premises and cloud environments.
Analyze alerts and logs to identify, investigate, and document potential threats.
Contribute to proactive threat hunting activities and leverage threat intelligence feeds to anticipate emerging risks.
Perform regular vulnerability assessments across servers, endpoints, applications, and cloud services.
Prioritize and track remediation based on risk, exploitability, and asset criticality.
Collaborate with IT/OT teams to ensure timely patching and configuration hardening.
Assist with executing the incident response plan, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Participate in forensic analysis and root cause investigations.
Document incidents and lessons learned, contributing to continuous improvement of response processes.
Monitor and secure cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, GCP) to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.
Support identity and access management, multi-factor authentication, and least-privilege principles in cloud and hybrid environments.
Assist in evaluating and implementing cloud-native security tools.
Support compliance with NERC CIP, CIS Controls, and other applicable frameworks.
Assist in internal and external cybersecurity audits.
Contribute to updating policies, procedures, and technical standards that align with Zero Trust principles.
Maintain and optimize security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanners.
Research and recommend modern security solutions, including AI-driven detection, automation, and SOAR platforms.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, automation, and visibility.