Senior Cyber Security Operations Engineer

Senior Cyber Security Operations Engineer

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$/yr - $/yr

Hybrid work from home; must be local to the Hampton, NH area or willing to relocate.

More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life. Our work keeps homes comfortable, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Unitil is an investor‑owned public utility serving Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, dedicated to delivering energy safely and reliably.

Competitive salaries, consumer‑driven health plan, dental & vision coverage, flexible work, company‑paid holidays, robust retirement plan, and educational assistance.

Note:

Benefit offerings may differ between union and non‑union employee groups.

Utilizes security software and practices to secure systems. Develops, tests and validates solutions to remediate exploitable conditions on servers and other infrastructure assets. Implements software patches and configuration changes to address vulnerabilities. Monitors IT compliance with SOX, NERC/CIP, Massachusetts Privacy and other regulatory authorities. Provides backup for cyber team members as needed.

• Perform activities that ensure the security of corporate data, privacy, and record confidentiality.
• Participate in periodic risk assessments to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Manage processes to assess cyber risk and facilitate fixes, patches and updates. Coordinate with IT Infrastructure the installation of manual patching of servers.
• Implement compliance activities with IT Policies, procedures and tests including Written Information Security, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery, Change Management, Problem Management, and Security Plans.

• Assist in coordination of cyber drills, exercises and assessments with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify security risks and exposures, and participate in response activities.
• Provide reporting needed for IT Control monitoring and responses to external audits, external penetration tests and vulnerability assessments. Fulfill audit requests by providing supporting evidence.
• Evaluate vendor security assessments and assist in managing the program.
• Report on compliance activities related to IT NERC, SOX, MA Privacy, PCI and other IT compliance programs for the company.
• Follow IT policies and procedures to ensure the security of information assets against unauthorized or accidental modification, destruction, or disclosure. Work with Application Owners to obtain proper documentation for system/application changes.

• Work with Application Owners to define critical security groups and process for maintaining ‘least privileged’ access to systems.
• System access security administration of critical financial and key critical business systems.

Assist the Director of Information Security and other Subject Matter Experts in the evaluation and implementation of tools, policies and configurations to improve data security and business controls. Research new technologies and/or processes that will assist in achieving these goals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security or related field (Desired).
• 7-10 years IT security or information security experience.
• Proven ability to engage with Senior Management and regulators.
• Knowledge of technical infrastructure, networks, databases and systems.
• Knowledge and related experience in IT security issues and techniques.
• Effective communication skills, focusing on presentation of technical information.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced technical degree and/or Security Certifications preferred.

Unitil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Last Updated: 12/22/25

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Information Technology

Utilities

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