• Security Monitoring Specialist I/II

    Pacificorp (Salt Lake City, UT)


    Security Monitoring Specialist I/II, Salt Lake City, UT #113989

    **Date:** Sep 9, 2025

    **Location:** SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84116

    **Company:** PacifiCorp

    POWER YOUR GREATNESS

    PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

     

    General Purpose

     

    Monitor physical and cybersecurity events and take the appropriate action to either remediate or escalate appropriately. The security monitoring specialist will follow documented procedures to ensure timely resolution or escalation of events. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of major operating systems, cybersecurity and networking concepts, and physical security. Operators will be working in a dual physical and cyber security operations center in a 24/7/365 atmosphere.

    Responsibilities

    + Monitor and manage physical and cyber alarms and alerts based on criticality.

    + Provide effective first-tier problem recognition to mitigate interruptions to service by troubleshooting or escalating potential threats affecting information technology and or physical infrastructure.

    + Utilize standard procedures to effectively process infrastructure alarms and alerts while maintaining regulatory requirements.

    + Prepare required documentation for a given event and follow-up per the applicable regulatory requirement or standards.

    + Use monitoring tools to effectively manage the alarms and alerts.

    + Maintain understanding of network infrastructure, computer operating systems, security information and event monitoring system and other cybersecurity technologies to ensure adequate defense in depth design across the IT enterprise.

    + Maintain understanding of physical infrastructure and access control systems used by the company as well as software and other technologies used for physical security.

    + Respond to inquiries and provide problem resolution based on established policies and procedures or past experiences.

    + Responds to actual events as required.

    + Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

    Requirements

    + Associates degree in law enforcement, homeland security, computer science, information technology or related field. (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate’s degree.)

    + Previous experience working in a cyber and or physical security monitoring center or similar environment preferred.

    + Basic knowledge of security principles and basic understanding of information security.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office applications.

    + Possess superior customer service skills and professional demeanor.

    + History of working in a Security Operations, law enforcement, or military environment

    + Effective communication skills including listening, oral and writing skills to process information timely and accurately.

    + Effective problem-solving skills.

    + Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Availability to work any shift, including holidays, in a 24/7/365-day work environment.

    In addition, the requirements a Security Monitoring Specialist II position are:

    + Three or more years experience working in a cyber and or physical security monitoring center or similar environment.

     

    Preferences

    Knowledge of the following:

    + Firewall and Proxies

    + Intrusion Detection Systems

    + Network Switches and Routers

    + Antivirus Technologies

    + TCP/IP Protocols

    + Network traffic analysis

    + Common internet protocols and applications

    + Database technologies and methods

     

    Additional Information

     

    Req Id: 113989

     

    Company Code: PACIFICORP

     

    Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY

     

    Department: PacifiCorp Corporate

     

    Schedule: FT

     

    Personnel Subarea: Non Exempt

     

    Hiring Range: $47,300 - $63,800

     

    Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en\_US

     

    Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

     

    PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

     

    Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.