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Southwest Power Pool · 2 months ago

Principal Information Security Strategist

Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $164K/yr

12+ years exp

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is committed to ensuring reliable and affordable electricity delivery. They are seeking a Principal Information Security Strategist to lead the design and implementation of cyber defense strategies that protect critical information assets and support organizational goals.

EnergyEnergy Efficiency

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define and implement long-term cybersecurity strategies aligned with business objectives, such as zero-trust

Design and lead implementation of security controls and solutions to protect enterprise systems and applications

Collaborate with IT and architecture teams to ensure infrastructure and application security meet organizational standards

Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools that enhance cyber resilience

Identify security threats and vulnerabilities, assess risk, and develop mitigation strategies

Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

Review IT projects and system designs for adherence to security standards

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving cyber threats, tools, and best practices

Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and knowledge transfer to IT teams

Represent the organization in technical committees, working groups, and industry collaborations

Qualification

Cybersecurity strategiesNetwork securityCloud platformsZero trust principlesSecurity architecture evaluationCompliance frameworksSecurity controls implementationAnalytical abilitiesKnowledge transferLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingMentorship

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field. In lieu of a degree, two additional years of relevant professional experience beyond the experience requirements listed below may be considered

Twelve (12) plus years of applicable IT experience relating to systems architecture, design, development, and deployment

Strong knowledge of network security, cloud platforms, application security, and zero trust principles

Strong leadership skills

Expert written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of security architecture evaluation principles, practices, and guidelines

Expert analytical and problem solving abilities

Ability to grasp the concepts of compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Preferred

Certifications such as CISSP, ISSAP/ISSMP, CRISC, and SANS

Familiarity with frameworks; NIST, ISO2700

Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks; NERC CIP Standards, SOC1

Benefits

Competitive pay with bonus opportunities

Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance

Relocation assistance

Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.

Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP