IS Security Specialist (Grid Security Operations Center (GSOC))

Location: On-site at an SCE facility or field location, primarily Alhambra, California, with possible extended assignments in Irvine, California. The schedule is four 10-hour days per week. Relocation does not apply.

Salary: $101,900–$152,800 per year.

Company

hirify.global operates electric utility infrastructure and provides safe, reliable power while supporting the transition to cleaner energy.

What you will do

• Monitor security events and implement measures protecting computer systems, networks, and information.
• Support incident response, troubleshooting, debugging, outage management, and root cause analysis.
• Coordinate user access provisioning, periodic reviews, and access removal across internal and third-party systems.
• Develop security tools and technical solutions that mitigate vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.
• Perform risk analysis and prepare security reports, operating procedures, runbooks, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and operations teams to protect electric grid systems.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in information technology, information security, or cybersecurity.
• Experience with incident response, risk management, network monitoring, event management, or operational technology environments.
• Knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, VPN technologies, and network security practices.
• Ability to make independent operational decisions during routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to work on-site on a four-day, 10-hour schedule.
• Successful completion of a NERC/CIP personnel risk assessment or background investigation is required before hiring.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a 24/7 NOC, SOC, telecommunications operations center, utility, critical infrastructure, or enterprise technology environment.
• CCNA, CCNP, Nokia NRS, Palo Alto PCCET, PCNSA, PCNSE, or equivalent certifications.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and critical infrastructure protection principles.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a mission-critical environment supporting reliable electric grid operations.
• Collaborate across engineering, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and operational teams.
• Gain exposure to critical infrastructure, utility operations, and industry security technologies.
• Complete required training before receiving unescorted access to assigned work locations.