Chief Technology Officer

Homer Electric Association•Homer, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Homer Electric Association (HEA), a member-owned electric utility serving central and southern Kenai Peninsula communities in Alaska, is hiring a Chief Technology Officer for its executive team. The position is onsite at the Homer or Kenai, Alaska, location, is regular and full-time, and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Compensation is competitive based on experience and role level; specific salary details will be discussed during the hiring process. The Chief Technology Officer serves as the cooperative's Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Senior Manager under Alaska Railbelt CIP standards, with overall authority for implementing and maintaining compliance. The role leads information technology, operational technology, communications, and SCADA functions, including direct leadership of the Manager of Information Technology and the Operational Technology Manager. It also oversees cybersecurity planning, technology and cybersecurity budgets, and support for generation, transmission, substation, distribution, and control systems. The CTO works with regulatory authorities, the Board of Directors, the executive team, and outside agencies on cybersecurity and technology strategy. The role requires frequent travel, including by commercial and small aircraft and occasionally by boat, and passing a regulatory background check. The successful candidate must submit a valid Alaska driver's license within 90 days of hire and maintain a good driving record.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
Ten years of business or industry experience, including at least five years in IT security and three years of supervisory experience.
Current knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and frameworks, including NERC-CIP, AK-CIP, PCI-DSS, NIST SP 800-171, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Ability to travel frequently, including by commercial and small aircraft and occasionally by boat.
Must pass a regulatory background check.
Must submit a valid Alaska driver's license within 90 days of hire and maintain a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NERC and Alaska Railbelt CIP requirements, communications, generating plant controls, and SCADA systems.
Utility industry experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the cooperative's Critical Infrastructure Protection Senior Manager under Alaska Railbelt CIP standards, with overall authority for implementing and maintaining compliance.
Lead the information technology, operational technology, communications, and SCADA functions.
Directly lead the Manager of Information Technology and the Operational Technology Manager.
Develop and oversee cybersecurity policies and procedures, including the cyber response and recovery plan.
Conduct annual cybersecurity plan audits and tabletop exercises.
Plan and manage operating and capital budgets for technology and cybersecurity personnel and projects.
Support the planning, operation, and maintenance of generation, transmission, substation, distribution, and control systems to maintain compliance as equipment is added, updated, or replaced.
Serve as liaison with regulatory authorities.
Partner with the Board of Directors, executive team, and outside agencies on cybersecurity and technology strategy.