Security Analyst - (Chandler, AZ)

About NovaSource

NovaSource Power Services is the service partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. As an O&M-focused company with 20 years of operating experience, NovaSource has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world. 

To serve our clients, we invest into our people. On hire, we assess each employee’s experience and expertise, then mentor them to grow engaging and satisfying careers. 

Our turn-key services optimize each step of our clients’ project lifecycles — from commissioning to decommissioning and everything in between. Our approach delivers creates success for our clients, stability for our teams, and enables us to build a world-class culture of excellence. And that’s how we empower a renewable world.

Job Summary:

The Security Analyst is a key player in safeguarding the organization's digital assets. Working alongside senior security professionals, this role involves monitoring security tools, investigating security events, and responding to cyber threats across IT and operation technology (OT) environments. The ideal candidate is passionate about cybersecruity, continuously learning, and proactive in identifying and mitigating security risks.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security tools, dashboards, and logs to detect and respond to security events.
• Analyze security incidents, assess their impact, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Conduct incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Perform proactive threat hunting to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats.
• Review and analyze vulnerability assessments, providing actionable recommendations.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends.
• Develop and refine Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) rules to enhance threat detection.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to ensure security best practices are implemented.
• Assist in compliance and regulatory requirements, including audits and security reporting.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 0-2 years of related experience in cybersecurity, IT, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen interest in cybersecurity.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including incident response, threat intelligence, and network security monitoring.
• Familiarity with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls) and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• Experience or exposure to SIEM platforms such as Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm, or similar tools is a plus.
• Understanding of intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and endpoint security solutions.
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security +, CEH, or equivalent are beneficial but not required.
• Candidate must be a citizen of the United States and be capable of passing a background check.

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. NovaSource is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

 Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.   

US: Diversity Statement – Equal Employment Opportunity

It is NovaSource’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. NovaSource disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws.