Cyber Defense Operations Analyst

Central Hudson; Poughkeepsie (AR); On-site; USD 73,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Central Hudson seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, protecting critical assets. The role involves analyzing logs, triaging alerts, and coordinating with IT and external partners.

The ideal candidate has SIEM/EDR proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to work 24x7 rotating shifts. A relevant degree or equivalent experience is required, with a path for growth within a union-friendly utility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field.
• Experience with SIEM/EDR and a broad range of security concepts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Respond to and investigate incidents including malware, phishing, and access issues.
• Analyze logs from multiple sources to identify patterns and trends; triage alerts.
• Generate incident reports with findings and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams for effective incident response.

Skills

Attack vectors knowledge

SIEM and EDR tooling

Automation scripting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Decision making

Independent work

24x7 shifts readiness

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / IT / CS or related

Associate degree + 3 years cybersecurity ops or HS diploma + 5 years

Job description

Central Hudson seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, protecting critical assets. The role involves analyzing logs, triaging alerts, and coordinating with IT and external partners.

The ideal candidate has SIEM/EDR proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to work 24x7 rotating shifts. A relevant degree or equivalent experience is required, with a path for growth within a union-friendly utility.