Security Monitoring Specialist III

PacifiCorp•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•$61,300 - $84,260•Onsite

About The Position

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. General Purpose: Monitor physical and cybersecurity events and take the appropriate action to either remediate or escalate appropriately. The security monitoring specialist will follow documented procedures to ensure timely resolution or escalation of events. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of major operating systems, cybersecurity and networking concepts, and physical security. Operators will be working in a dual physical and cyber security operations center in a 24/7/365 atmosphere.

Requirements

Associates degree in law enforcement, homeland security, computer science, information technology or related field. (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate’s degree.)
Five years’ experience working in a cyber and or physical security monitoring center or similar environment.
Knowledge of security principles and basic understanding of information security.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
Possess superior customer service skills and professional demeanor.
History of working in a Security Operations, law enforcement, or military environment
Effective communication skills including listening, oral and writing skills to process information timely and accurately.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Availability to work any shift, including holidays, in a 24/7/365-day work environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the following: Firewall and Proxies Intrusion Detection Systems Network Switches and Routers Antivirus Technologies TCP/IP Protocols Network traffic analysis Common internet protocols and applications Database technologies and methods

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage physical and cyber alarms and alerts based on criticality.
Provide effective first-tier problem recognition to mitigate interruptions to service by troubleshooting or escalating potential threats affecting information technology and or physical infrastructure.
Utilize standard procedures to effectively process infrastructure alarms and alerts while maintaining regulatory requirements.
Prepare and complete required documentation for a given event and follow-up per the applicable regulatory requirement or standards.
Use monitoring tools to effectively manage the alarms and alerts.
Maintain understanding of network infrastructure, computer operating systems, security information and event monitoring system and other cybersecurity technologies to ensure adequate defense in depth design across the IT enterprise.
Maintain understanding of physical infrastructure and access control systems used by the company as well as software and other technologies used for physical security.
Respond to inquiries and provide problem resolution based on established policies and procedures or past experiences.
Responds to actual events as required.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Role may act as a lead and train Security Monitoring Specialist I & II roles as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
Life insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
Tuition Assistance
Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing