Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. · 1 month ago
Cyber Security Manager
Westminster, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expTri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is seeking a Cyber Security Manager to oversee the Cyber Security Center personnel and implement security protocols. The role involves managing security assessments, incident responses, and improving operational metrics to ensure high productivity and compliance with security policies.
Natural Resources
Hiring Manager
Kip Johnson
Responsibilities
Provide first line supervision to direct reports
Develop and administer CSC processes and review their application to ensure that CSC’s controls, policies, and procedures are operating effectively
Provide oversight for the identification, triage and response of events or incidents of apparent security breaches
Produce and review aggregated performance metrics
Supervise and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the CSC, through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions
Play a significant role in long-term CSC strategy and planning, including initiatives geared toward operational excellence, threat intelligence integration, automation, AI-driven threat detection, and risk management
Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job
Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
One or more of the following active certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP)
Ability to lead with a proven track record in leading information security teams and technologies
Have a general knowledge of cyber security regulations and privacy laws
Excellent people-management skills
Good technical and trouble-shooting ability
Ability to work in a high stress environment
Ability to interact with staff, peers, and business units on a technical and professional level
A thorough understanding of customer service-related performance metrics
Experience in crisis management
Working knowledge of large-scale computer systems, networks and client/server, and virtual environments
Working Knowledge of industry regulations pertinent to the use of technology within Electric Utilities, such as North American Electric Reliability Corporation/Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC/CIP)
In-depth knowledge of modern datacenter technology and networking trends, including local and wide area networking, storage and backup systems, enterprise server platforms and operating systems, virtualization, security, and enterprise management/monitoring applications
A high level of expertise in communication, with the ability to adjust information delivery and content to a variety of audiences with varying technical backgrounds
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Eight (8) or more years of experience within Information Security, preferably with experience in supporting a dynamic, enterprise computing environment or related technical profession
Three (3) years of supervisory experience or equivalent experience serving in a leadership role
Experience with budget preparation, analysis and administration
Preferred
One or more of the following certifications preferred: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Security Essentials – SEC401 (GSEC certification), Advanced Security Essentials – SEC501 (GCED certification), Intrusion Detection In Depth – SEC503 (GCIA certification), GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT)
Project management experience
Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline
Experience in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Industrial Control Systems
Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) based security solutions
Experience in multiple technical and business disciplines
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
Life Insurance
401K
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Paid Leave Benefits
Company
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
We are Tri-State, a not-for-profit, wholesale power supplier to electric cooperatives and public power districts across the Western U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-09-05Grant
Leadership Team
Duane Highley
CEO
Recent News
2025-10-04
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