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
CenterPoint Energy is looking for an Associate Control System EMS Analyst to join our Control Systems Operations Team , located in Houston, TX .
You will have the ability to: maintain system administration and integration for the real-time systems associated with the Transmission Operations Energy Management System (REDE EMS) and associated network infrastructure. Provide expertise in Linux and Microsoft Windows server administration. This includes hardware configuration, operating systems, application software and network infrastructure administration that makes up the EMS. Linux and Windows system administration, security and network infrastructure administration, Cyber Security policy implementation and development, documentation, and implementation of internal and external operational policies and standards.
Essential Functions

• Interface with operations teams to communicate the status of projects and new implementations
• Interface with management to identify technology opportunities
• Identify, recommend, and participate in changes to standard OS templates to stay current with security requirements and approved operating system levels
• Research, analyze, recommend, and develop methods to increase productivity and reduce downtown if any for the user community
• Participate in projects and utilize standard project management methodologies
• Install server hardware, operating systems, and related utilities
• Install storage hardware and related network infrastructure
• Adhere to standard configuration for servers and recommends changes as needed for improved server performance or management
• Identify the need for and assist with the documentation of processes and procedures
• Assist management as needed with various tasks that enable the overall Control Systems department to function efficiently
• Keep current with the latest technology trends and innovations to meet the systems' requirements
• Know the "best practices" when providing a solution to the client
• Works in a team environment
• Communicates well with technical and non-technical clients
• Manages and monitors computer systems and appliances that support transmission real-time operations and distribution control at the Energy Control Center (ECC) and Addicks Operations Center (AOC).
• System Administration for LINUX and Windows servers in a real-time environment.

Education Description

• Requires a Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, IT or equivalent field from an accredited college or university. Extensive experience in cyber security or CIP compliance regulations (four years at minimum) with professional training certificates in cyber security or network security may be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience

• Any experience in some combination of following fields: Audit and Compliance Management, Cyber security, Information Technology consulting, LINUX system administration, Windows system administration, Network security administration and configuration, application development background.

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: 05/13/2024
Posting End Date: 05/20/2024
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.