Cyber Analyst II Threat Hunting

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

The Cyber Security Analyst - Threat Hunting is a member of the Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) team and is responsible for ensuring that CenterPoint identifies threats to its network and data, performs cyber incident response, and has a sophisticated, detailed understanding of the evolving threat landscape.

The ideal candidate has prior cyber security operations experience in a mixed environment of linux and Windows, thrives on demonstrating deductive reasoning skills, has advanced level hands-on threat hunting and cyber incident response experience.

Essential Functions

• Performs analysis to validate threat intelligence reports
• Conducts hypothesis-driven threat hunting
• Performs cyber incident response in both linux and Windows environments.
• Acts as an escalation point for Jr. Analysts
• Makes security recommendations to security infrastructure, network services, linux

services, web and application services teams

• Act as a cyber security advocate for adherence to industry best practices
• Assists in continual service improvement efforts
• Participates in the collection and documentation of operational artifacts, participates in

the development and population of knowledge management and collaboration systems for the CSOC

• Assists management in identifying cyber security knowledge gaps and provides mentorship and training to other cyber security analysts
• Pursues continuing education to maintain knowledge of best practices, threats and trends in cyber security and translates into operational action items

Education Description

Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or equivalent education or work experience

Experience

• Advanced-level knowledge of linux and Windows operating systems
• Familiarity with threat hunting frameworks
• Malware analysis experience
• Network traffic and log analysis
• Prior linux and/or Windows administrative experience a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skill
• Self-motivated and able to work in an independent manner
• CISSP, OSCP, GCIH, GCIA, GMON, GSEC certifications a plus

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

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.


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: 05/15/2026
Posting End Date: 05/29/2026

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