Entry Physical Security Analyst

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

8d•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for three Entry Physical Security Analysts to join our Physical Security team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with the safe, reliable, and affordable energy they depend on. With some oversight, the Entry Physical Security Analyst of Security Operations is responsible for assisting with designing, consulting, implementing, and executing Idaho Powers comprehensive company-wide Physical Security operations program. This role will focus on the operational development, execution, and optimization of Idaho Power’s 24x7 security operations center (SOC) and includes: 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.

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
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

Nice To Haves

Utility structure
Critical infrastructure security
Basic NERC and FERC compliance awareness
Security alarm monitoring concepts
Physical access provisioning practices
Working knowledge of security technology platforms (Unified Security and OSINT platforms) used to support enterprise physical security operations
3 or more years of demonstrated professional corporate security operations experience
Security or emergency center operations experience
Experience working with physical security technology platforms
Basic understanding of security technology infrastructure and architecture
Recognized SOC/GSOC operator training
Emergency communications/dispatch training
Incident response training, or equivalent corporate security operations certification
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 designing, consulting, implementing, and executing Idaho Powers comprehensive company-wide Physical Security operations program
Complete scheduled compliance training
Submit to periodic background investigation as mandated by NERC
Be part of an ongoing revolving duty schedule involving being on-call 24 hours a day/7 days a week for one to two weeks straight
Assist with external security risk assessments
Respond to intrusion detection incidents
Assist with physical security testing/installations, etc. in potentially adverse or uncomfortable weather conditions
Prepare and present reports as needed
Work within a budget