Associate Analyst, Information Security

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: 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.

Our Commitment: 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.

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.

Job Summary:

As the Cybersecurity Analyst, GRC,you will be an integral member of the Governance, Risk and Compliance team within the Cybersecurity Department.

The Cybersecurity Analyst is primarily responsible for development and maturity of the elements of the GRC function including the following activities:

• Development of risk and compliance strategies and create, improve, and monitor company's cybersecurity controls.
• This role will provide high quality cybersecurity and risk management consulting to CenterPoint Energy business leaders and organizations.
• Implement a risk-based approach when evaluating organization technology requirements including hardware and software apart of the governance review process.
• Responsible for development of compliance activities in response to governance review process.
• Partner with internal and external resources to gather data and develop action plans to help drive and achieve results for technology related assessment findings.
• Develops and maintains policies, procedures, baselines, and standards working closely with other peers and managers within IT and across the business.
• Review vendor's cybersecurity documents (such as a SIG or CAIQ questionnaire, vendor SOC2 Type II, etc.)

In addition, the analyst will support initiatives including the following activities:

• Ensures compliance with government, company, and departmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Promotes productivity and teamwork in assigned area with open communication, timely decision making, and use of personal leadership skills to set high standards of performance while providing the direction necessary to achieve that performance.
• Develop "Trusted Advisor" relationship with business leaders, to understand business and technical risks, and to provide sound risk management guidance.
• Identification of new or emerging risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Provide technical leadership and security subject matter expertise around a wide range of technologies and business initiatives.
• Driven, energetic, team player with superior oral and written communication skills. Superior customer service and interpersonal skills to effectively relate to employee needs; ability to build working relationships promote information-sharing. Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and performing data analysis.

Basic Qualifications:

Education:

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year experience in cybersecurity, security auditing, or relevant IT role working with cybersecurity concepts and tools is required.

• Experience in data processing and analytics preferred.
• CISSP, CRISC, or other relevant certifications preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in technology risk assessments and risk management preferred.
• Demonstrated program and project management planning/execution skills
• Experience working with common information security standards, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST) preferred

Competencies:

1. Business and Financial Acumen - Understand the impact actions and decision have on the bottom line of the enterprise.

• Understand drivers of profitability.
• Use resources efficiently.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how day-to-day activities impact CNP bottom line.
• Proactively look for and implement ways to reduce or contain costs where appropriate.
• Knowledgeable of technology enhancements and the efficiencies it brings to company operations

2. Coaching and Development - Develop others' capabilities to empower them to reach their potential.

• Seek opportunities to get input from others for continuous improvement.
• Provide honest and courageous feedback to others.
• Seek out and be open to feedback from others.
• Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward achievement of growth and development goals

3. Collaboration - Eliminate boundaries and drive common goals.

• Shares information proactively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Collaborates openly with others as a team player to accomplish company/organization objectives.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own actions on other team members and/or other departments.
• Demonstrates behavior that allows others to contribute to their full potential.

4. Connecting, Listening, and Sharing - Maintain open, active, two-way communication

• Proactively share and seek out ideas with others.
• Demonstrate openness and accessibility to others.
• Share thoughts and feelings in a direct, genuine, and respectful way.
• Demonstrate you have listened to and understand others' points of view.
• Actively seek diverse perspectives.

5. Customer Focus Through Service - Understand and exceed the expectations of internal and external customers

• Deliver customer-focused strategies that build and sustain customer commitment and loyalty. Exceed internal and/or external customer's expectations.
• Accept responsibility for the quality of service delivered.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement of services.
• Readily readjust priorities to pressing and changing customer demands.

6. Enterprise Mindset - Act in way that are best for the company as a whole

• Clearly understand the impact and implications of decisions to the company.
• Place organizational success above individual and team gain.
• Focus on efforts that add significant value and align according to priorities.
• Understand the big picture and the impact when executing plans and making decision.

7. Results Orientation - Reject the status-quo, find opportunities to improve and drive outstand business results

• Drive for results consistent with the organization's vision, mission, and strategies.
• Demonstrate curiosity by challenging assumptions and questioning processes.
• Assess individual performance against a set of measurable criteria.
• Hold self and others accountable for verifying results and living the values.
• Demonstrate willingness to examine successes and failures in order to apply what was learned to improve individual performance.
• Perform the duties and responsibilities of his or her position efficiently and effectively.
• Manages one's own time, energy and abilities and leverages the use of technology for maximum performance.

8. Steadiness-Demonstrate strength, poise, and an appropriate presence.

• Project credibility in adversarial situations.
• Make decisions confidently and wisely, after considering alternative courses of action.
• Handle conflict effectively.
• Remain focused and positive during periods of transition or uncertainty.
• Act to preserve relationships, even under difficult or heated circumstances.
• Publicly model behavior that supports the vision and values.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements

We want you to know

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.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Full Time

Posting Start Date: 04/04/2025

Posting End Date: 04/18/2025

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.

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