Analyst Cyber Security 3

CPS Energy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Energy in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Analyst Cyber Security 3 to help plan and execute security measures across CPS Energy information systems. The role covers governance, asset security, architecture, IAM, testing, operations and secure software development.

The candidate will perform risk assessments, monitor policy compliance, and support incident response while contributing to security deliverables and ongoing improvements to security configurations across production systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Information Systems, IT or related field; active certification required
• Active security certification from CASP+ CE, CCNP-Security, CISA, GCIH, or CISSP
• Experience with information security risk assessments and vulnerability management
• Knowledge of security policies, incident response, and security controls across enterprise networks
• Ability to design incident response for cybersecurity incidents not covered by existing plans

Responsibilities

• Act as internal information security consultant across CPS Energy
• Assist in developing and implementing security policies and procedures
• Promote information security awareness internally
• Perform security risk assessments and document evidence
• Review system security plans and monitor policy compliance
• Support incident response and resolution of security incidents
• Contribute to security deliverables for production and new development
• Propose ongoing security configuration improvements
• Carry out other duties as assigned

Skills

Cyber defense

Malware analysis

Security governance

Vulnerability management

Incident response

SIEM

Vulnerability scanning

Network security

Data collection & analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SIEM tools

Job description

Analyst Cyber Security 3

Date: Jul 13, 2026

Location

San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company

CPS Energy

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Deadline apply: October 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm

*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different Job Level*

Pay Grade

16

Position Summary

The Cyber Security Analyst will help plan and carry out security measures to protect CPS Energy information systems. Tasks include but are not limited to the following areas: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identify and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Serves as an internal information security consultant to the organization.
• Contribute in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures
• Initiates, facilitates and promotes activities to create information security awareness within the organization.
• Performs information security risk assessments and serves as an internal expert for information security related issues.
• Reviews all system-related security plans throughout the organization's corporate network.
• Monitors compliance with information security policies and procedures, referring problems to the appropriate department manager or business area.
• Supports the security incident response process.
• Provides input in selection of system software & hardware, with emphasis on security and compliance requirements.
• Provides incident and problem resolution.
• Supports development of security deliverables for enhancements to production systems and new development.
• Implements ongoing improvements to security configurations and operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

• Strong knowledge of signature implementation impact for viruses, malware, and cyber attacks
• Significant experience with malware analysis concepts and methodologies including countermeasure/mitigation design of identified security risks
• In depth knowledge of information technology security principles, methods and key concepts in security management (vulnerability management, patch management, incident response)
• Knowledge of vulnerability information dissemination sources (alerts, advisories, bulletins)
• Demonstrated skill in assessing security controls based on cybersecurity principles and frameworks and experience preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or industry best practices
• Demonstrated understanding of collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resources and recognizing and categorizing various types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks
• Demonstrated experience using security event correlation tools (SIEM)
• Strong ability to conduct vulnerability scans, recognize vulnerabilities in information systems and apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using various detection technologies
• Ability to interpret information collected by network tools and accurately and completely source all data used in intelligence, assessment and or planning products
• Ability to design incident response for cybersecurity incidents not covered by existing plans or procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree, Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Technology Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems OR Information Security
• Previous experience in information technology or security (System Administration or Help Desk)
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral
• Organized, responsive and highly thorough problem solver

Competencies

• Demonstrating Initiative
• Interacting with People at Different Levels
• Establishing Relationships
• Working with Ambiguity
• Communicates EffectivelyUsing Computers and Technology

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Technology Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Information Security experience will be considered as a substitute for degree. Additionally, member must possess at least one active certification from the required certifications listing below.

Required Certifications

• Candidate must possess at least one of the below certifications, others may be substituted depending on experience
• CASP+ CE - Comptia Advanced Security Practitioner - Continuing Education
• CCNP-Security - Cisco Certified Network Professional - Security
• CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
• GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler
• CISSP (or Associate) - Certified Information System Security Professional

Working Environment

• Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi- functioning printer and calculator.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events. After hours work may be required.
• Works various fluctuating schedules to include rotating shift work, call duty, extended hours and weekends.

Physical Demands

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Opportunity

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

Nearest Major Market

San Antonio

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Testing, Computer Science, Power Plant Operator, Help Desk, Information Technology, Technology, Energy