Security and Network Systems Specialist

Homer Electric Association•Kenai, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska! We are excited to be seeking a Security & Network Systems Specialist I/II to join our team at our Kenai, Alaska, location. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: Installs, configures, maintains, and optimizes technology security architecture and tools, network equipment (firewall, switches, routers, etc.), and server infrastructure (virtual and physical). Provides reports and analysis of security and reliability events, trends, and potential issues to the department, management, and operations groups. Develops and maintains policies and procedures to meet all cybersecurity compliance standards to which the Cooperative is subject, including those mandated by regulation, insurance, vendor requirements, or HEA policies. Provides tier 3 troubleshooting services within HEA computer information systems, and coordinates with personnel both within and outside of the department to ensure a smooth and timely flow of scheduled and unscheduled work.

Requirements

Security & Network Systems Specialist I Associate's degree in information technology, computer science, information security, or other related fields; in lieu of the degree requirement, an additional four years of applicable experience may replace the degree requirement.
Security & Network Systems Specialist II Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, information security, or other related fields; in lieu of the degree requirement, an additional eight years of applicable experience may replace the degree requirement.
Six years of experience with current on-premises server and workstation platforms, network hardware and architectures, and common office software and cloud apps, preferably with a focus on securing such systems.

Nice To Haves

Highly preferred relevant industry certifications, such as, but not limited to, CISSP, CEH, GIAC, CCNP Security.

Responsibilities

Installs, configures, maintains, and optimizes technology security architecture and tools, network equipment (firewall, switches, routers, etc.), and server infrastructure (virtual and physical).
Provides reports and analysis of security and reliability events, trends, and potential issues to the department, management, and operations groups.
Develops and maintains policies and procedures to meet all cybersecurity compliance standards to which the Cooperative is subject, including those mandated by regulation, insurance, vendor requirements, or HEA policies.
Provides tier 3 troubleshooting services within HEA computer information systems, and coordinates with personnel both within and outside of the department to ensure a smooth and timely flow of scheduled and unscheduled work.