Plant Cyber Security Analyst

About the role

Energy Northwest is seeking a seasoned Cyber Security Analyst with deep experience in SIEM tuning and SIEM system management to support our highly segmented and stable plant network environment. While traditional real‑time monitoring and forensic analysis are infrequent due to strong isolation boundaries, this role is critically centered on analytical review and optimization of our existing SIEM implementation.

The ideal candidate will be adept at evaluating what the system is actually monitoring, identifying meaningful signals, and refining alerting logic so that only high‑value, actionable alerts surface to the operations team. This position also supports the broader responsibilities outlined in the Plant Cyber Security Analyst PDs, including designing and maintaining cybersecurity controls, supporting documentation correctness, and ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, assists in designing and implementing robust cyber security architectures and ensuring compliance with nuclear power plant cyber security regulations (10 CFR 73.54). Supports development and execution of an effective cyber security program, including procedure development, training, vulnerability management, and project support.

• Design and implement security controls for digital computer and communication systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments to identify potential security weaknesses and recommend appropriate measures.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic in a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) environment to detect and respond to cyber threats.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to cybersecurity policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
• Conduct activity oversight and documentation reviews to ensure adherence to site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Lead program change impacts, self-assessments, audits, and training with impacted organizations.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and regulatory requirements.
• Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.
• Must support the biennial refueling outage.
• Must support plant cyber security on-call rotation when designated.

Qualifications

The required education and experience vary depending on the level of the position:

• Plant Cyber Security Analyst III: Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and 5 years of relevant information technology experience; OR Associate’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and 7 years of relevant information technology experience; OR High school diploma or GED with 11 years of relevant information technology experience and a current industry-recognized Cyber Security certification.
• Plant Cyber Security Analyst II: Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and 3 years of relevant information technology experience; OR Associate’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and 5 years of relevant information technology experience; OR High school diploma or GED with 9 years of relevant information technology experience and a current industry-recognized Cyber Security certification.
• Plant Cyber Security Analyst I: Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; OR Associate’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university with 2 years of relevant information technology experience; OR High school diploma or GED with 6 years of relevant information technology experience and a current industry-recognized Cyber Security certification.

Pay

The pay range for this position is:

• Plant Cyber Security Analyst III: $109,870 - $164,806, with a midpoint of $137,338.
• Plant Cyber Security Analyst II: $95,532 - $143,298, with a midpoint of $119,415.
• Plant Cyber Security Analyst I: $83,125 - $124,687, with a midpoint of $103,906.

Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

Benefits

Energy Northwest provides a phenomenal benefits package, including:

• No state income tax in Washington State.
• A cost-of-living lower than the national average in the Tri-Cities.
• Substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs, including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan.
• Multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Other voluntary benefits, such as flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsidies, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more.
• A personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year, with accruals growing significantly at various service intervals.
• Nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Incentive Compensation

This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, with incentives earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.