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Assoc Security Engineer

Consumers Energy
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Jackson
1 Energy Plaza Dr (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2026
Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa. Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza located inJackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify). General Summary of Job Responsibilities The Associate Security Engineer is responsible for planning and building effective computing solutions to increase the security posture of Consumers Energy cyber systems by direct and indirect interaction with business partners and implementation of projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Selects and executes the appropriate standard practices, procedures, and workflow for team activities, such as daily operating reviews, technical Implementations, standards development, CE Way activities to ensure any gaps noted in processes are shared with the team for remediation Build a strong relationship with internal and external teams by discussing emergent/new technology roll outs, participating in technical review meetings that include cross-functional teams both highly technical and non-technical personnel. Supports business and IT projects to ensure designs are meeting the applicable security standards. Works with Business partners and provides the Interpretation of the security standards. It also will assist in working through various requirements questionnaire with business partners to ensure programs/applications are properly secured (Encryption, Authentication, etc.) The associate level engineer will consult with principal team members to ensure design and interpretations are accurate prior to implementation. Execute on assigned projects/enhancements by evaluating and developing secure solutions based on already created & approved security standards and architectures. May work on more complex assignments with support from Principal engineer. Other duties as assigned or may be necessary Develop initial drafts for applicable security standards while consulting with Principal Engineers. Review existing documentation on security related platforms Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to learn and adapt new concepts to build a professional body of knowledge Working knowledge of computer network concepts Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) or Network systems and designs Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Awareness of security industry concepts, best practices, and trends High degree of integrity and confidentiality, as well as ability to adhere to company policies and best practices Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science or related field, including in a production or academic setting with Cyber security and/or computer networks. [OR] Associate's degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science or related fields with experience in a production or academic setting with Cyber security and/or computer networks. [OR] High School Diploma/GED with two (2) or more years of relevant experience in a production or academic setting with Cyber security and/or computer networks. Why should you join our team? At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service. What we offer: Competitive compensation packages Medical, Dental and Vision 401k with company match Paid parental leave Up to 13 paid Holidays Paid time off Educational Assistance Program Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.