Cybersecurity Engineer Job at NiSource in Columbus

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Full Time Perm

Way of Work: Hybrid - 3 days in-office

Location: Columbus, OH

Salary: $93,800 - 140,700, plus 8% annual bonus

Responsibilities

• Application Security: Providing technical expertise in the development and enhancement of secure applications, integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Threat Intelligence & Analysis: Analyzing and interpreting threat data, employing frameworks such as NIST CSF, and enhancing security measures based on actionable intelligence.
• Incident Response & Forensic Analysis: Responding to and investigating cybersecurity incidents, performing forensic analysis, and ensuring rapid recovery and continuity of operations.
• Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking: Conducting controlled security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen the security posture against potential breaches.
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: Ensuring all cybersecurity practices are in line with regulatory requirements and industry standards for compliance and governance.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), EDR tools, and basic network concepts
• Understanding of common cyber threats and attack techniques (e.g., phishing, malware, lateral movement)
• Effective communication for documenting incidents and working with cross-functional teams
• Basic knowledge of system logs, authentication methods, and endpoint security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience with Threat Detection and Incident Response
• 3+ years of experience working in a SOC environment
• 3+ years of experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) and EDR platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees or professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.
• Contributions to Cybersecurity research or thought leadership in industry forums.
• Experience with AI and ML technologies in Cybersecurity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Legal Notices

NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. The following posters are available: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish); Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish).

Salary Range*: $93,800.00 - $140,700.00

Posting Start Date: 2025-10-14

Posting End Date: 2025-10-28

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.