Senior Cyber Security Operations Engineer

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: New Hampshire (USA) Position is available to work in a hybrid work from home capacity. The manager will discuss this in more detail at time of interview. Candidates will need to be local to the Hampton area. If not, they will need to relocate to the area to be considered for this role. Our Company More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life. Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably. Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees. Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package. Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance. • Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups Position Purpose Utilizes security software and practices to secure systems. Develops, tests and validates solutions and/or processes to remediate exploitable conditions on servers and other infrastructure assets. Implements software patches and configuration changes to address system vulnerabilities. Assists in the monitoring of IT compliance with SOX, NERC/CIP, Mass. Privacy and other legal and regulatory authorities. Provides back up for cyber team members, as needed. Principal Accountabilities % of time End Results 60% Data Security • Perform activities that ensure the security of corporate data, privacy, and record confidentiality • Participate in periodic risk assessments, to ensure compliance with security standards • Manage processes to assess cyber risk, and facilitate the application of fixes, patches and updates. Coordinate with IT Infrastructure the installation of manual patching of servers • Implement compliance activities with IT Policies, procedures and tests including the Written Information Security, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery, Change Management, Problem Management, and Security Plans 20% Compliance • Assist in coordination of cyber drills, exercises and assessments with internal and external stakeholders • Identifies security risks and exposures, and participate in response activities • Provide reporting needed for IT Control monitoring and responses to external audits, external penetration tests and vulnerability assessments. Fulfill audit requests by providing supporting evidence. • Evaluates vendor security assessments and assists in managing the program • Report on compliance activities related to IT NERC, SOX, MA Privacy, PCI and other IT compliancy programs for the company. • Follow IT policies and procedures to ensure the security of information assets against unauthorized or accidental modification, destruction, or disclosure. Work with Application Owners to obtain proper documentation for system/application changes 15% Identity, Credential & Access Management • Work with Application Owners to define critical security groups and process for maintaining ‘least privileged’ access to systems • System access security administration of critical financial and key critical business systems 5% Assist the Director of Information Security, and other Subject Matter Experts, in the evaluation and implementation of tools, policies and configurations to improve data security and business controls. Research new technologies and/or processes that will assist in achieving these goals. Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security or related field (Desired • 7-10 years IT security or information security experience. • Proven ability to engage with Senior Management and regulators. • Knowledge of technical infrastructure, networks, databases and systems. • Knowledge and related experience in IT security issues and techniques. • Effective communication skills, focusing on presentation of technical information. • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • Advanced technical degree and/or Security Certifications preferred. Unitil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Last Updated: 12/22/25 This offer from "Unitil" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 72% flex score. Apply tot his job

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