Platte River Power Authority · 19 hours ago
Cybersecurity Engineer
Fort Collins, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$111K/yr - $156K/yr
3+ years expPlatte River Power Authority is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to implement and support enterprise security architecture and oversight. The role involves developing and maintaining cybersecurity products, policies, and programs while serving as a subject matter expert in security issues and best practices.
EnergyService Industry
Responsibilities
Implements and supports enterprise security architecture and oversight under the direction and leadership of the department team lead
Assists in the development, configuration, implementation and maintenance of information security products, policies, programs, standards, procedures, runbooks and controls
Responsible for cybersecurity education and awareness program, which includes creating content for monthly awareness communication and training
Promotes security using the organization’s cybersecurity framework
Supports and monitors information security systems to meet goals of the Cyber Risk Remediation Program and engages in appropriate best practices; regularly reviews and updates risk remediation program documents
Performs vendor risk and security assessments for new hardware, software, and cloud services as well as contract renewals for existing technology vendors
Serves as a technical resource and team member in security integrity, research methods, and best practices for internal and external vulnerability assessments and penetration tests
Identifies security enhancement opportunities and the implementation of solutions
Supports proactive and reactive security investigation methods and effective incident response programs and participates in tabletop exercises
Performs information gathering, including log collection, correlation, reviews, archival, retention and monitoring of automated alerts for items such as change detection alerts, rogue wireless network alerts, security system health alerts, exploit attempt alerts and unauthorized account changes; continuously tune the system with the senior team lead to remove false positives and add new use cases and detections
Monitors communication channels such as alerts and vendor bulletins for security vulnerabilities and security patches
Works closely with others and provides support and guidance, including support of the technology and physical security teams in adherence to security best practices
Supports technology with the development and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Performs related administrative, documentation and other duties that support security applications, tools, programs, and reporting
Maintains professional memberships with various Information Sharing and Analysis Centers and other industry groups, notify others on team when relevant, remains updated with the security landscape and regularly attend cybersecurity training
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Certifications (have or be able to obtain within first year of employment): ITIL training, GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)
Valid driver's license and ability to remain insurable under the vehicle liability policy
At least three years of work experience in an enterprise information system environment, and one year in enterprise-level cybersecurity
Company
Platte River Power Authority
Platte River Power Authority is a Electric Utility Company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Melie Vincent
Chief Operating Officer
Heather Sprague
Finance Business Partner
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