Security Monitoring Specialist I, Salt Lake City, UT #113492

Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

Security Monitoring Specialist I, Salt Lake City, UT #113492
Date: Apr 17, 2025
Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84116
Company: PacifiCorp
POWER YOUR GREATNESSPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
General PurposeMonitor physical and cybersecurity events and take the appropriate action to either remediate or escalate appropriately. The security monitoring specialist will follow documented procedures to ensure timely resolution or escalation of events. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of major operating systems, cybersecurity and networking concepts, and physical security. Operators will be working in a dual physical and cyber security operations center in a 24/7/365 atmosphereResponsibilities

• Monitor and manage physical and cyber alarms and alerts based on criticality.
• Provide effective first-tier problem recognition to mitigate interruptions to service by troubleshooting or escalating potential threats affecting information technology and or physical infrastructure.
• Utilize standard procedures to effectively process infrastructure alarms and alerts while maintaining regulatory requirements.
• Prepare required documentation for a given event and follow-up per the applicable regulatory requirement or standards.
• Use monitoring tools to effectively manage the alarms and alerts.
• Maintain basic understanding of network infrastructure, computer operating systems, security information and event monitoring system and other cybersecurity technologies to ensure adequate defense in depth design across the IT enterprise.
• Maintain basic understanding of physical infrastructure and access control systems used by the company as well as software and other technologies used for physical security.
• Respond to inquiries and provide basic problem resolution based on established policies and procedures or past experiences.
• Assists in response to actual events as required.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. Requirements
  • Associates degree in law enforcement, homeland security, computer science, information technology or related field. (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate's degree.)
  • Previous experience working in a cyber and or physical security monitoring center or similar environment preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of security principles and basic understanding of information security.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
  • Possess superior customer service skills and professional demeanor.
  • History of working in a Security Operations, law enforcement, or military environment
  • Effective communication skills including listening, oral and writing skills to process information timely and accurately.
  • Effective problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
  • Availability to work any shift, including holidays, in a 24/7/365-day work environment. PreferencesKnowledge of the following:
    • Intrusion Detection Systems
    • Network Switches and Routers
    • Antivirus Technologies
    • Network traffic analysis
    • Database technologies and methods
    • Physical Security Standards
    • An understanding of Critical Compliances StandardsAdditional InformationReq Id: 113492
      Company Code: Pacficorp
      Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY
      Department: PacifiCorp Corporate
      Schedule: M-F 1500-2300
      Personnel Subarea:Non-Exempt
      Hiring Range: $47,300-$55,600 Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
      
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