Cybersecurity Engineer, Associate

Oakland, CA, US, 94612

Requisition ID # 173304 

Job Category: Information Technology 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

 

 

Job Summary

Supports the development, integration, and automation of cybersecurity solutions that protect PG&E systems, applications, and infrastructure. Applies programming, scripting, and AI/ML concepts to improve threat detection, incident response, and operational efficiency while supporting cybersecurity operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows supporting cybersecurity operations.
  • Assist in integrating security tools, including SIEM, EDR, IAM, and cloud security technologies.
  • Support AI/ML-enabled detection capabilities such as anomaly detection and alert prioritization.
  • Monitor and investigate security alerts using established processes and automation tools.
  • Support vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance-related activities.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines, analytics, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
  • Document processes, workflows, and technical solutions to support operational consistency and audit readiness.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and process improvement.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $45.67 to $68.75.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.

Experience

  • 0–2 years of relevant technical experience.

Desired Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Candidates graduating in 2025 or 2026 are strongly preferred.

Experience

  • One or more years of relevant technical experience gained through internships, projects, research, coursework, or professional employment.

Technical Skills

  • Python, PowerShell, SQL, or similar programming and scripting languages.
  • Data analysis, reporting, dashboards, and analytics tools.
  • API integrations and automation concepts.
  • Foundational cybersecurity knowledge, including network, endpoint, cloud, or identity security.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST.

Preferred Exposure

  • SOAR platforms and automation tools.
  • AWS and/or Azure security fundamentals.
  • AI-enabled cybersecurity tools or data analytics platforms.

Key Performance Expectations

  • Deliver high-quality work with increasing independence.
  • Demonstrate growth in cybersecurity, automation, and technical skills.
  • Contribute to reducing manual effort through automation.
  • Support operational reliability and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate effectively and participate in knowledge-sharing activities.

 

Purpose, Virtues and Stands

Our Purpose explains "why" we exist:

  • Delivering for our hometowns
  • Serving our planet
  • Leading with love

Our Virtues capture "who" we need to be:

  • Trustworthy
  • Empathetic
  • Curious
  • Tenacious
  • Nimble
  • Owners

Our Stands are "what" we will achieve together:

  • Everyone and everything is always safe
  • Catastrophic wildfires shall stop
  • It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E
  • Clean and resilient energy for all
  • Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors

More About Our Company

EEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a workforce that reflects the hometowns we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

Employee Privacy Notice                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020. CCPA grants new and far-reaching privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles  job applicants, employees and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information PG&E collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed through the following link: Employee Privacy Notice

PG&E will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with all state and local laws.


Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland