Cybersecurity Specialist

NW Natural•Happy Valley, OR

46d•$110,250 - $175,950•Hybrid

About The Position

NW Natural offers rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We are committed to providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation, and environmental stewardship. We are also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, fostering a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose, and possibility. Employees based at our Headquarters are required to work on-site a minimum of two days per week, with specific in-office days varying by team and business needs. This hybrid schedule supports collaboration, connection, and engagement while also offering flexibility for remote work.

Requirements

Minimum five years of information security experience required for Level 3. Minimum eight years of experience in information security with focus on advanced skills and complex designs required for Level 4.
Bachelor’s degree in information security, related industry certifications, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ITIL Foundations certified or successful completion within 90 days of starting.
US Citizenship required.
A solid understanding of network and information security priorities, protocols, and concepts.
Scripting knowledge (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Bash).
In-depth knowledge of information security principles and considerable practical experience.
Technical knowledge of mainstream Windows and Linux operating systems, complex applications, identity and access management technologies, SIEM, or endpoint security solutions.
Technical communication skills will be key to your success.
Written and verbal communication skills will help you succeed, as will your ability to communicate security concepts and situations to audiences with varying levels of familiarity with these concepts.
Leadership abilities with the capability to direct other technical staff on security initiatives and guide team members.
Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls.
Ability to manage expectations appropriately will help and build long-term relationships.
Remain current with industry trends and evolving threats.

Nice To Haves

SAP familiarity is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Research, evaluate, design, test, recommend, plan, implement, and administer new or updated security technologies.
Collaborate on projects with staff and vendors to ensure that security issues are addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
Review system designs and identify areas for security improvements, including cloud and network systems.
Provide ad hoc consulting on tactical security topics.
Develop and revise cybersecurity policies and standards.
Serve as the lead integration specialist for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) log collection.
Administer email and Domain Name System (DNS) security tools.
Develop automation for security integrations, detections, and responses.
Review alerts from security monitoring tools.
Respond to security incidents, including leading the response for smaller incidents.
Apply NW Natural context to potential incidents to better understand them.
Liaise between incident response leads and subject matter experts.
Research and assess new threats and vulnerabilities.
Evaluate security risks and their impact to NW Natural.
Create technical documentation for other analysts and teams.
Present technical solutions or recommendations to peers and leadership and provide updates on technical issues.
Provide training to less experienced team members and colleagues (Level 3).
Mentor less experienced team members and colleagues (Level 4).

Benefits

Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Up to 23 Vacation Days
80 Hours of Sick Time
10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
Flexible work arrangements
3 weeks paid parental leave
Engage with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups that support community and growth.
1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
Competitive 401K company contribution and match
15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
Wellness incentive program
20% off natural gas service
Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless