Entry Physical Security Analyst

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power is looking for three Entry Physical Security Analysts to join their Physical Security team. This role is responsible for assisting with designing, consulting, implementing, and executing Idaho Power’s comprehensive company-wide Physical Security operations program. The role will focus on the operational development, execution, and optimization of Idaho Power’s 24x7 security operations center (SOC).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
1 year of demonstrated corporate security operations and/or technology experience
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Scheduled compliance training
Periodic background investigation as mandated by NERC
Ability to be on-call 24 hours a day/7 days a week for one to two weeks straight
Knowledge of Corporate security operations
Knowledge of Asset protection as demonstrated by ASIS International (ASIS)
Knowledge of Incident response best practices
Knowledge of Video management systems
Knowledge of Access control
Knowledge of Visitor management
Knowledge of Key control
Basic technical industry knowledge
Knowledge of Law enforcement agencies in the IPC service area
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and PC applications
Skills in Supporting physical security operations and technology programs
Skills in Following established procedures, priorities, and service delivery expectations
Skills in Monitoring security systems, assessing alarms and events, documenting activity, and escalating concerns in accordance with standard operating procedures
Skills in Applying basic qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify security trends, root causes, contributing factors, and potential control gaps
Skills in Developing clear reports, records, work notes, and user-facing communications
Skills in Building effective working relationships with team members, internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and law enforcement partners
Skills in Learning and adapting to physical security technology platforms, business applications, and operational routines
Skills in Communicating security information clearly and professionally to employees, contractors, vendors, and security partners
Skills in Developing leadership skills
Ability to Apply sound business practices and economic principles to ensure efficient use of resources and improve physical security processes
Ability to Effectively communicate and present threat information, both verbally and in writing, to various audiences, both internal and external
Ability to Encourage active participation of stakeholders (e.g., employees, management, vendors, contractors) in formulating and implementing security processes
Ability to respond calmly to and control situations where violent behavior may occur

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Utility structure
Preferred: Critical infrastructure security
Preferred: Basic NERC and FERC compliance awareness
Preferred: Security alarm monitoring concepts
Preferred: Physical access provisioning practices
Preferred: Working knowledge of security technology platforms (Unified Security and OSINT platforms) used to support enterprise physical security operations
Preferred: 3 or more years of demonstrated professional corporate security operations experience
Preferred: Security or emergency center operations experience
Preferred: Experience working with physical security technology platforms
Preferred: Basic understanding of security technology infrastructure and architecture
Preferred: Recognized SOC/GSOC operator training
Preferred: Emergency communications/dispatch training
Preferred: Incident response training, or equivalent corporate security operations certification
Preferred: PSP, CPP

Responsibilities

Developing, documenting, executing, and maintaining SOC best practices
Executing the access provisioning program
Responding to intrusion detection events
Managing incidents from detection through resolution and documentation
Supporting and executing enterprise compliance monitoring
Delivering training to operators to facilitate understanding of SOC operations, controls, and processes
Utilizing knowledge of security technology platforms and infrastructure to improve SOC operations
Assisting with external security risk assessments
Responding to intrusion detection incidents
Assisting with physical security testing/installations in potentially adverse or uncomfortable weather conditions
Preparing and presenting reports as needed
Working within a budget