Xcel Energy · 6 hours ago
Security Risk Analyst
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$74K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, seeking a Security Risk Analyst to execute critical aspects of the Enterprise Security Risk Management function. The role involves partnering with the business to document and measure risks, overseeing the risk review process, and collaborating with security teams to assess IT risks.
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Responsibilities
Oversees the risk acceptance process across the enterprise to ensure risks are documented and accepted at the correct levels of the organization. Validates remediation plans are in place to reduce risk where possible. Manages cycle to reassess accepted risks, obtain sign-off, and provide reporting
Assists business partners with completing risk assessments and ensuring the correct documentation is captured to support the risk assessment process. Translates technical language into business terms to facilitate understanding of risk to the business
Maintains documentation and templates in the GRC toolset and makes recommendations for and implements tool and process improvements
Collaborates with senior and lead risk analysts on activities related to risk modeling, comprehensive periodic risk assessments, and regulatory reporting standards and expectations, and the development of communication and presentations for internal and external audiences
Supports on the development of communications and presentations appropriate for senior level audiences and external regulators
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a security function. (One year of working in a highly regulated environment e.g. Utilities, financial, may substitute for up to 18 months experience in a security function)
2 years of experience with risk assessments, audit or control testing
Knowledge of security and lifecycle management, including auditing methodology or technology risk assessments
Self-starter; adaptable to change; motivated to set personal and program goals and proactively track performance against goals and initiatives
Ability to develop strong working relationships with peers and stakeholders across business units
Experience working with information security policies, standards, industry best practices and/or frameworks (e.g., ISO 27K, NIST 800-53, FISMA, BITS, etc.)
Knowledge of IT Security tools and technologies used in an enterprise environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher with a concentration in computer science, technology, or business, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Security or Risk-related certifications (CRISC, CISSP, CISA, etc.)
Previous experience in nuclear
Benefits
Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
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