Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. We are excited to be seeking a Security & Network Systems Specialist I to join our team in Kenai. We truly believe in the Cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community and a successful candidate will have an opportunity to directly impact these values.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs, configures, maintains, and optimizes technology security architecture & network equipment (firewall, switches, routers, etc.).
• Installs, configures, maintains, and optimizes security-monitoring tools.
• Communicates security and reliability issues with department, management, and operations groups.
• Provides reports and analysis of security events and malware infections/propagation.
• Develops incident response procedures for security events and executes tabletop exercises to evaluate the efficiencies of the procedures.
• Develops and maintains policies to meet NIST, CMMC, AK-CIP, RUS, Cyber Insurance, PCI-DSS, Redflag, and NERC-CIP compliance standards.
• Monitors contractors and consultants on a per-project basis.
• Provides troubleshooting services within Cooperative computer information systems, and coordinates with personnel both within and outside of the department to ensure a smooth and timely flow of scheduled and unscheduled work.

EDUCATION, LICENSE & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree in information technology, computer science, information security, or other related fields.
• Six years of experience with current server operating systems, Virtualization, NERC-CIP, Secure application programming, NGFW, Network IOS, SAN, Zero Trust, and standard Microsoft 365 applications.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, SANS, CCNP Security is highly preferred.
• In lieu of the degree requirement, an additional four years of applicable experience may replace the degree requirement.

HEA is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer; Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We invite you to join our team of professionals at Homer Electric Association. Come explore the extraordinary offers with work/life balance, competitive pay, and excellent benefits. Our employees enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development. To learn more about Homer Electric Association, please visit us at www.homerelectric.com

About Homer Electric Association

Homer Electric Association, Inc. (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. The Cooperative provides affordable, reliable, quality energy services to its members and is governed by a nine-member elected Board of Directors. The 3,166-square-mile service territory includes the communities of Sterling, Soldotna, Kenai, Nikiski, Homer, and also the south side of Kachemak Bay from Halibut Cove to Nanwalek. The cooperative has over 33,000 meters on its system and maintains 2,407 miles of energized lines. HEA owns and operates three generation plants on the Kenai Peninsula. For more information, visit www.homerelectric.com.

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