job summary: Description: We are one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, providing electricity to 7.7 million retail customers in six states.We have approximately 51,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas, the Midwest and Florida - and natural gas distribution services serving more than 1.6 million customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and the Carolinas.We are transforming our customers' experience, modernizing our energy grid, generating cleaner energy and expanding our natural gas infrastructure to create a smarter energy future for our customers.Security is critical to our company's success. As part of our team, you will partner with project managers and technical engineering teams to direct a broad range of corporate security initiatives, while participating in the planning, analyzing and implementation of solutions in support of client business objectives.Our security team works around the clock to provide a comprehensive enterprise-wide security program, using state-of-the-art technologies to defend against breaches and keep our networks reliable and secure.The Cybersecurity Systems Engineering Analyst will focus on improving cybersecurity posture of the enterprise through participation in various cybersecurity projects and initiatives as well as cybersecurity aspects of business and IT projects.The position will interface with cross-functional teams from Cybersecurity, IT, and critical business operations to ensure the confidentially, integrity, availability, and regulatory compliance of client computing environments. The Analyst will work closely with peers, other internal/external teams, and management to support the Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) environment.The Cybersecurity Systems Engineering Analyst is expected to build positive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the company, identify ways to improve working relationships across organizational boundaries through collaborative planning and communicates clearly, candidly, and openly.The Analyst is also responsible for following processes and procedures as defined by Cybersecurity leadership and the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT). Basic/Required Qualifications: Education/Degree - Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, preferably in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other closely related fieldsYears of prior equivalent work-related experience in lieu of a degree (if applicable): 2+ years of experience in a security operations center, military information security and/or systems administration relevant work experience in ITYears of prior equivalent work-related experience in addition to a degree: 6+ years of related SOC, firewall, network, military and/or IT/Cybersecurity experience without a degreeJob-specific knowledge, skills, or abilities: good understanding of perimeter security controls including SSL/TLS decryption, certificate management, F5 Big-IP SSLO, Skyhigh SWG. Ability to analyze Splunk and Palo Alto logs, collect and analyze packet captures to quickly troubleshoot and diagnose network connectivity issues at the perimeter. Desired Qualifications: Advanced TCP/IP knowledgeUnderstanding of security principlesExperience analyzing and troubleshooting network trafficExperience providing end to end network design or supportExperience assisting other teams with the analysis of application problemsCurrent Cisco CCNP - credentials will be verifiedCurrent Cisco CCDA - credentials will be verifiedCisco CCDP - does not have to be currentAdditional relevant industry certificationsCyber security project experienceAbility to work in high pressure situations and within a team environmentExperience with writing and editing technical documentation and operational proceduresDemonstrated effective problem solving & analytical skillsKnowledge of network monitoring, analysis, troubleshooting, and configuration control technologiesFamiliarity or experience with the Cyber Kill Chain® methodologyDemonstrated commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cyber security domainPossession of multiple industry standard certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH/GCFA, CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc. or other network / system security certificationsInnovative - ability to recognize and seek improvement and efficiency opportunities location: Charlotte, North Carolina job type: Contract salary: $55.68 - 65.68 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Implementation, support, and maintenance of Inspection Zone systems in a large enterprise environment - products such as F5 BIG-IP, Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway Proxy, Palo Alto NGFW, etc.Support Inspection Zone Security monitoring and deploymentProvide high level of support to Security Operations and Support teams for all products that make up the Inspection Zone security tool setAdministration, operation, and maintenance of threat environment / protections, including installation, configuration, tuning, and maintenance of threat componentsPerform supporting tasks such as system hardening, high availability configurations, and developing backup strategiesAssist with the creation of detailed deployment plans, architectural drawings, and operation manuals.Responsible for understanding the global threat landscape and general security best practicesDrive continuous improvement of processes and procedures to improve analysis, detection, and mitigation of incidents in support of the overall Cyber Defense missionCreate and drive action plans to address recurring or ongoing information security incidentsDevelop and maintain reporting metrics used to measure team performance, ensure analyst adherence to processes/procedures for operational consistency, identify process improvements, coaching, training and professional development of the staffCollaboration as appropriate with leadership and other key stakeholders qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: Cisco Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.