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
This position assures that an acceptable level of network security is maintained throughout the CNP network environments by providing network security consulting. Perform security reviews on a wide range of evolving network technologies and processes, and other related network security services. Collaborate with Security Architecture and Enterprise Architecture to understand requirements and follow security standards.
Essential Functions

• Maintains/optimizes the CNP firewall infrastructure, including Smart Grid and AMS, both on premise and in the cloud.
• Maintains/optimizes Network Segmentation environment and zones.
• Maintains/optimizes Client Remote access solutions.
• Maintains/optimizes PGP encryption, URL content filter, Firewall DLP environments.
• Advises departments on policies, regulatory compliance, and security best practices, providing training as required
• Serves as the subject matter expert for security best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Provides support and assistance during internal and external audits.
• Interfaces with technical vendors regarding security issues and recommend solutions.
• Develops network security standards.
• Develops network security architecture designs.
• Ensures network security rules, standards, and architecture is adequate to safeguard the CNP network.
• Ability to author technical documentation.

Education Description

• Requires a bachelor's degree in information technology or engineering from an accredited college or university. Commensurate combination of education, training and experience can be substituted.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years experience working with the following:
  • Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls.
  • Hands-on experience with network, OS, and application security.
• CISSP (Certified Information Security System Professional) certification required.

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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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.
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: 05/31/2024
Posting End Date: 06/07/2024
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.