IT Associate Engineer, Security - Eversource

IT Associate Engineer, Security (Hybrid)

This is a hybrid role. The first three months are fulltime in the office.

Our Team

We are looking to hire a cyber security engineer with an analytical mind and a detailed understanding of cybersecurity methodologies.

Cyber security engineers are expected to have meticulous attention to detail, outstanding problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure, and deliver on tight deadlines. 

To ensure success, a security engineer must display an excellent understanding of technology infrastructures using Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, and Security Audits. Top candidates will be comfortable working with a variety of technologies, security problems, and troubleshooting of the network. 

This role will sit in our Berlin, CT location.

Essential Functions:  

• Design and implement security software projects 
• Manage configurations of security applications 
• Test and document configurations and SOPs 
• Upgrade, maintain, and administer security systems 
• Provide technical support including troubleshooting and problem resolution 
• Implement disaster recovery strategies for security applications 
• Performance analysis and tuning 

Technical Knowledge/Skill: 

Minimum of 1 year of related IT Security experience    

Security Principles & Technology 

Mastery knowledge in primary security products for: administration functions of primary security products; ability to integrate primary products into overall security program; access control systems; and security models, principles and concepts. 

Maintenance & Monitoring 

Mastery knowledge in primary security products for:  monitoring performance & tuning; installation & configuration; and implementing customizations. 

Mastery knowledge in security scanning tools.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The salary range for this position starts at $68,550.00 and the market rate is $78,500.00, plus incentive.  Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Worker Type:

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.