Jr. IT/OT Security Analyst - Sumterville, FL

Energize your Career at SECO Energy · General Purpose of Job · This entry-level position supports the protection of industrial control systems (ICS) and other operational technology (OT) assets from cybersecurity threats. The Junior IT/OT Security Analyst assists with monitoring, ...

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Energize your Career at SECO Energy

General Purpose of Job

This entry-level position supports the protection of industrial control systems (ICS) and other operational technology (OT) assets from cybersecurity threats. The Junior IT/OT Security Analyst assists with monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance activities within OT environments. This role works under the guidance of the Cyber Security Manager and IT/OT Security Analysts to help maintain secure, reliable, and compliant operations while gaining hands-on experience with IT/OT cybersecurity technologies and processes.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Education

• Minimum: Two (2) year associate degree in computer science or closely related field.
• Minimum: One earned entry level IT or cybersecurity certifications (e.g. Security +, Network+, CCNA, etc.)
• Preferred: OT/ICS security; GICSP certification. (Opportunity to pursue after hire)
• Job-related experience, internships may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience

• Minimum: One (1) year of professional or internship experience in IT, Cybersecurity, or networking, with exposure to OT or ICS environments.
• Minimum: Exposure to system or network administration concepts (Windows, Linux, networking fundamentals).
• Preferred: Exposure to SCADA environments.

Other Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines and telephone.
• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
• Normal work hours will be eight (8) hours Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.

We are the third-largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh-largest in the nation and we are looking for qualified, energetic and committed candidates to join our successful TEAM

SECO Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from applicants. SECO Energy will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from any search agencies, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, headhunters and recruitment agencies (hereinafter 'vendors'). Unsolicited referrals and resumes sent to SECO Energy are deemed gratuitous. If any vendor (included but not limited to recruitment agency, headhunter, staffing agency) supplies any job applicant to SECO Energy without having a valid written and signed an agreement with SECO Energy, SECO Energy is not obligated to pay any kind of referral fee to such vendor. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a signed agreement become the property of SECO Energy and no fee shall be due.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing or by calling Please be advised that this assistance is available for individuals who require accommodation due to disability.

Sumter Electric Cooperative is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.

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• This posting will be closed and no longer available to receive applications upon SECO Energy's discretion.

^ SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative serving over 200,000 families and businesses across seven counties in Central Florida, making SECO Energy the third largest electric co-op in Florida and the sixth largest in the nation.

^ SECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, genetics, or individuals with disabilities, or protected veteran status.

^ Qualified employees will be considered on an equal basis with external applicants.