Cyber Analyst II Threat Hunting (Houston, TX, US, 77002)

<p><span style=""><span style=""><strong>CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. </strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><span style=""><strong>Our Vision:</strong> Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><span style=""><strong>Our Commitment: </strong>CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.</span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.</span></span> </p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="background-color:white">The Cyber Security Analyst – Threat Hunting is a member of the Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) team and is responsible for ensuring that CenterPoint identifies threats to its network and data, performs cyber incident response, and has a sophisticated, detailed understanding of the evolving threat landscape.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:10.0pt">The ideal candidate has prior cyber security operations experience in a mixed environment of linux and Windows, thrives on demonstrating deductive reasoning skills, has advanced level hands-on threat hunting and cyber incident response experience.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Functions</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="background-color:white">Performs analysis to validate threat intelligence reports </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="background-color:white">Conducts hypothesis-driven threat hunting</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="background-color:white">Performs cyber incident response in both linux and Windows environments.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="background-color:white">Acts as an escalation point for Jr. Analysts</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="background-color:white">Makes security recommendations to security infrastructure, network services, linux </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;margin-left:0.375in"><span style="background-color:white">services, web and application services teams</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="background-color:white">Act as a cyber security advocate for adherence to industry best practices</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="background-color:white">Assists in continual service improvement efforts </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="background-color:white">Participates in the collection and documentation of operational artifacts, participates in </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;margin-left:0.375in"><span style="background-color:white">the development and population of knowledge management and collaboration systems for the CSOC</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="background-color:white">Assists management in identifying cyber security knowledge gaps and provides mentorship and training to other cyber security analysts </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="background-color:white">Pursues continuing education to maintain knowledge of best practices, threats and trends in cyber security and translates into operational action items</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;margin-left:0.375in"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Education Description</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="background-color:white">Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field or equivalent education or work experience</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="">Advanced-level knowledge of linux and Windows operating systems</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="">Familiarity with threat hunting frameworks</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="">Malware analysis experience</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="">Network traffic and log analysis</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="">Prior linux and/or Windows administrative experience a plus</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="">Excellent written and oral communication skill</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="">Self-motivated and able to work in an independent manner</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="">CISSP, OSCP, GCIH, GCIA, GMON, GSEC certifications a plus</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Requirements</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"></ul></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Working Conditions</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"></ul></div></div><p style="margin-bottom:12.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:12.0px;text-align:start"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong style="font-weight:bold">We want you to know</strong></span></span></span></span><br><span style=""><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:12.0px;text-align:start"><span style=""><span style=""><strong>What we bring to you</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style=""><span style="">Competitive pay</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Paid training</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Benefits eligibility begins on your first day</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Transit subsidies</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement</span></span></li> <li><span style=""><span style="">401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><span style=""><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full Time <br><strong>Posting Start Date:</strong> 05/15/2026​<br><strong>Posting End Date:</strong> 05/29/2026</span></span></p> <p><br><span style=""><span style="">This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.</span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">#LI-CNP</span></span></p>