SECURITY ANALYST

VERSANT POWER•Bangor, ME

20h•$46,960 - $102,000

About The Position

The Security Analyst supports Versant Power’s physical security and regulatory compliance needs in accordance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. Under the general direction of the Manager, NERC Compliance, the role leads and assists with developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures, security systems, training programs, evidence collection, and program requirements to support regulatory compliance and the reliability and security of the electric grid. The position also provides limited technical smart-hands support for cybersecurity and IT initiatives. It is primarily stationary, with some walking, standing, and driving, and may require irregular hours. Other duties may include designated Storm Restoration responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Tier I: At least one year of experience in the security field, overseeing a business security program, or working in a regulated industry.
Strong attention to detail, including thorough inspection practices and comprehensive documentation.
Understanding of organizational concepts and hierarchy as they relate to permissions and access structures.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Ability to collaborate in a support role or provide leadership as needed.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, vendors, law enforcement, emergency services, and the general public.
Current Maine Driver’s License.
Tier II: Meet all Tier I criteria and have at least three years of relevant experience; understand electronic door security systems, including badge creation and access maintenance; and have experience retrieving information from video security camera systems and processing archives.
Tier III: Meet all Tier I and Tier II criteria and have at least five years of relevant experience; have experience managing electronic door security systems, including design, security group hierarchy optimization, multifactor authorization, identity management, and data/key encryption; have experience managing security camera and sensor systems, including design, quality analysis, FLIR, shot detection, drone detection and interruption, data retention, and spectral analysis; and have experience with physical security equipment and materials for structure and personnel protection, including fencing, bollards, sight disruption systems, gates, physical lock systems, projectile and concussive impact protections, and other perimeter control and zone denial systems.

Responsibilities

Assist with facilities design and maintenance related to critical infrastructure security, including buildings for personnel, data services, and electric equipment.
Manage physical access keys for offices, secure areas, and outbuildings.
Inspect physical security perimeters at Company properties, including office buildings, substations, and depots.
Implement, maintain, and monitor security camera systems.
Assist with developing policies and standards that support a critical infrastructure security culture and align with regulatory standards.
Work with other business units to develop and deliver critical infrastructure security training for employees.
Produce and maintain documentation of evidence from critical infrastructure security systems, procedures, and internal and regulatory audits.
Support internal and external audits.
Maintain an understanding of NERC Reliability Standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Operations and Planning (O&P).
Participate in regulatory compliance planning sessions, tabletop exercises, and audit preparation meetings.
Collaborate with NERC subject matter experts on procedure and process development related to physical security standards.
Assist with limited technical smart-hands operations supporting cybersecurity and IT initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including designated Storm Restoration duties.