Associate Cybersecurity Systems Engineering Analyst – Data Protection

Duke Energy Corporation

. Support, maintain, and develop tools used to generate cybersecurity events and incidents across the Duke Energy environment .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity principles, including threat analysis, event generation, and SIEM content development. Proficient in Windows and UNIX/Linux command line scripting, with a strong understanding of data privacy regulations and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

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Cybersecurity Operations Center ExperienceSIEM Content DevelopmentWindows and UNIX/Linux ScriptingKnowledge of NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkMalware Analysis

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity PrinciplesEvent GenerationSIEM Content DevelopmentCommand Line ScriptingMalware AnalysisNetwork Vulnerability AssessmentCyber Threat AnalysisCorrelation Rules DevelopmentData Privacy RegulationsTechnical Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Global Security Information and Event ManagementESMOracleSmartConnectorsLogger AppliancesEndpoint/Antivirus ProductsNetwork Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityData PrivacyNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkGDPRCCPACyber Threat Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxOracleUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support, maintain, and develop tools used to generate cybersecurity events and incidents across the Duke Energy environment
Work with peers, internal and external teams, and management in a 24x7 Cybersecurity Operations Center environment
Follow processes and procedures defined by Cybersecurity leadership and the Computer Incident Response Team
Generate content for a Global Security Information and Event Management system, including ESM, Oracle, Connector appliances, SmartConnectors, Logger appliances, Windows and Linux servers, and network and security devices
Conduct functional testing of the cybersecurity tool suite and coordinate updates to rules and signatures for cyber defense applications
Identify, develop, and deploy SIEM content and events, including dashboards, active channels, reports, rules, filters, trends, metrics, and active lists
Apply knowledge of cyberthreats and network and endpoint vulnerabilities to establish event and alert generation and correlation criteria
Track cyber threat actors and campaigns through technical analysis and open-source/third-party intelligence
Research and track new exploits and cyber threats
Maintain and improve correlation rules, alerts, searches, reports, and responses for cybersecurity tool suites
Assist with patching, upgrades, configuration, and operation of endpoint/antivirus, SIEM loggers and connectors, and network analysis and defense products
Tune product events and cyber event correlation rules to reduce false positives and deploy supported products across the threat surface
Provide 24x7 systems engineering escalation support on a rotating shift basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School/GED
Minimum 2 years related work experience
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Knowledge and ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation
Effective oral and written communication skills
Effective problem solving and analytical skills
Direct background or exposure to cybersecurity
General networking understanding and/or experience
Windows and UNIX/Linux command line scripting experience and programming experience
Understanding of the cybersecurity threat lifecycle and tools used to mitigate risk
Experience with malware analysis content logging/alerting concepts and methods
Knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Knowledge of data privacy regulations and frameworks such as GDPR and CCPA
Commitment to training, self-study, and maintaining technical cybersecurity data protection proficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits