Cyber SOC Analyst II Email and Endpoint Security
About this role
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 CSOC Analyst II – Email & Endpoint Security is a member of the Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) team responsible for protecting CenterPoint Energy's users, email, endpoints, and mobile devices from advanced cyber threats. The analyst administers CenterPoint’s email threat detection tools, insider risk platform, and mobile device security system. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Proofpoint, Intune, O365.
Essential Functions
- Serve as a Tier 2 escalation point for email security alerts originating from Proofpoint and Microsoft Defender for Office 365, performing header, URL, attachment, and payload analysis to determine scope of impact.
- Monitor and triage mobile device security events and compliance violations in Microsoft Intune, including jailbroken/rooted devices, non-compliant configurations, and lost/stolen device response actions.
- Investigate insider risk signals generated by Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, partnering with HR, Legal, and the Insider Threat program as needed.
- Partner with Security Engineering, Identity, Messaging, and End User Computing teams to recommend control improvements based on observed incidents and emerging threats.
- Maintain situational awareness of the cyber threat landscape, especially threats targeting the energy sector and Microsoft 365 ecosystems, and translate intelligence into operational action.
Education Description
Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field, or equivalent education and work experience.
Experience
Experience:
- 2–4 years of professional IT experience, with demonstrated hands-on time in information security, cyber incident response, or a Security Operations Center.
- Working operational experience with many of the following platforms:
- Proofpoint (Email Protection, TAP, TRAP)
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and email security principles (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or comparable EDR
- Microsoft Intune for mobile device management and compliance
- Microsoft Purview (Insider Risk Management, DLP, eDiscovery, Audit)
- Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, analytics rules, workbooks)
- Splunk (SPL, dashboards, correlation searches)
- Microsoft Azure and Entra ID security stack
- Demonstrated experience executing incident response across the full lifecycle — preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including documenting investigations in a service management ticketing system.
Preferred Qualifications
- Scripting capability in PowerShell, KQL, or Python to accelerate investigations and automate routine tasks.
- Experience supporting insider threat investigations in coordination with HR/Legal.
- One or more certifications, or similar: SC-200, SC-400, AZ-500, MS-500, Security+, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GMON, CySA+, or CISSP.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, and committed to continuous learning of best practices in cyber security.
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: 07/08/2026
Posting End Date: 07/31/2026
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.
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Company at a glance
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is a multi-state electric and natural gas delivery company serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility. As of December 31, 2024, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been serving customers for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
Workforce Diversity
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.
We foster
- a culture that considers different backgrounds and viewpoints as competitive advantages,
- an environment with opportunities for professional development; and
- respect for each other, our customers and business partners
For more information, visit https://careers.centerpointenergy.com/
Community Guidelines
CenterPoint Energy is committed to our core values of safety, integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect for our customers, investors, employees and communities. With that in mind, we invite and encourage respectful, courteous and thoughtful comments and discussions on our social media pages that are on-topic and relevant.
Comments that harass, threaten, offend, defame, mislead or contain false information will be hidden or removed at our discretion. Individuals who violate these guidelines will be blocked from posting to our Linkedin page.
Top Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Health benefits
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Fitness club discounts
- On-site wellness center
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
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