Associate Cybersecurity, OT Analyst

dukeenergy

Entry-level cybersecurity analyst protecting Duke Energy’s electric-generation operational assets. Supporting plant cybersecurity compliance, threat response, patching, and industrial control system security.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeHuntersville • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge in Cybersecurity processes and their impact on generating systems, with hands-on experience in patching, antivirus protection, and account management. Capable of supporting cybersecurity programs and ensuring compliance with enterprise requirements while understanding integrated generating plant systems.

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Cybersecurity Program SupportNetwork Architecture KnowledgeCybersecurity ComplianceThreat ResponseCyber Asset Inventory Management

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Hard Skills

PatchingAntivirus ProtectionAccount ManagementCybersecurity Documentation RevisionCybersecurity Appliance ConfigurationOperating Systems KnowledgeNetwork Protocols UnderstandingVirtualized Environments KnowledgeSecurity Baseline ActivitiesCybersecurity Policy Implementation

Soft Skills

Ability to Work IndependentlyWillingness to Travel

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityOperational TechnologyGenerating StationsElectric GridDuke Energy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Cybersecurity program for operational assets
Provide direct cybersecurity service and support to generating stations
Ensure compliance with Duke Energy enterprise cybersecurity requirements
Respond to cybersecurity threats and events
Implement cybersecurity program requirements and policies
Perform hands-on patching, antivirus protection, account management, cyber asset inventory, and security baseline activities
Maintain and upgrade cybersecurity systems and support new installations
Respond to identified threats and vulnerabilities
Revise cybersecurity program documentation
Participate in the design and implementation of security-impacting projects
Understand integrated generating plant systems and processes used to secure plant cyber assets
Assess the impact of cybersecurity processes on generating systems and the overall electric grid

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entry level of the Cybersecurity & OT Analyst classification hierarchy
Knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures
Ability to develop skills and work with increasing independence
Understanding of integrated generating plant systems and processes to secure plant cyber assets
Understanding of cybersecurity processes’ impact on generating systems and the overall electric grid
Experience in the technical aspects of multiple digital technologies and platforms, operating systems, software, communications, and network protocols (preferred)
Working knowledge of network architecture and firewall security (preferred)
Working knowledge of configuration and design of cybersecurity appliances (preferred)
Working knowledge of IT or OT virtualized environments (preferred)
Duke Energy internship or co-op experience
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Willingness to travel 5–15%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Relocation assistance provided (as applicable)
Full-time employment