Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Cybersecurity Engineer, Associate

Pacific Gas and Electric Company  •  Oakland, CA (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Requisition ID # 173304

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

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.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company

About Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, the company is a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation.

There are approximately 20,000 employees who carry out Pacific Gas and Electric Company's primary business—the transmission and delivery of energy. The company provides natural gas and electric service to approximately 15 million people throughout a 70,000-square-mile service area in northern and central California.

Fast Facts

* Service area stretches from Eureka in the north to Bakersfield in the south, and from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Sierra Nevada in the east

* 141,215 circuit miles of electric distribution lines and 18,616 circuit miles of interconnected transmission lines

* 42,141 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 6,438 miles of transportation pipelines

* 5.1 million electric customer accounts

* 4.3 million natural gas customer accounts

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Oakland, California
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
pge.com
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