Senior Manager Cyber Security

Black Hills Service Company • Rapid City, SD

292d • $124,900 - $206,300

About The Position

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other. As the Security Operations Senior Manager, you will be working with key stakeholders, including various Business, IT and Enterprise Security teams, you will lead and strengthen the Cyber Security Operations Team to fulfill the mission to protect against cyber threats and monitor, detect and respond to cyber security threats to Black Hills Energy. Your team will work alongside the established Enterprise Security Management Team and IT Operations to strengthen an already robust cyber security program. You will lead the daily operations of the Cyber Security Operations Team which includes Vulnerability Management, Endpoint protection, Incident Monitoring and Response, Web filtering, Firewall, Threat Intelligence gathering, Threat hunting and Internal Red Team / Blue Team efforts. Also included are various IT related aspects of SOX, TSA and NERC CIP compliance. In addition, this includes reviewing and recommending various security vendors and technologies and managing the financial/budget aspects of the security team.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a closely related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading people is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in information technology and/or cyber security is required.

Nice To Haves

• Successful experience leading, organizing and directing multiple teams.
• A demonstrated ability to use positive influencing skills effectively.
• Comprehensive understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• Advanced understanding of cyber security and information technology operations.
• Strong decision-making capabilities.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and rationalization skills.
• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional cyber security certifications (CISM, CISSP, DOD, DOE, DHS/CISA, etc).

Responsibilities

• Lead 24/7, enterprise-wide cyber / information security personnel and teams, including vendors and professional services contractors.
• Manage and mentor recruiting, professional development, training, retention and career progression functions for low-availability, high-skill, hyper-competitive cyber security workforce.
• Guide development and application of relevant operational management frameworks, processes and activities to maximize ROI and value proposition while driving down risk.
• Advise BHE board, senior decision makers and other stakeholders to raise awareness of and create solutions relating to cyber security equities, risk, requirements, capabilities and operational benefits.
• Provide critical input to business data, technology, risk and security planning efforts.
• Lead engagement with business unit partners, regulators and other stakeholders to ensure the consistent application of operational cyber security policies.
• Develop and continuously refine processes and procedures that enhance business operations while maturing our cyber security personnel, capabilities and ecosystem.
• Partner with and author input to State and Federal policy, legislation and regulation initiatives pertaining to cyber security.
• Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting financial requirements and participating in the preparation of an annual budget.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave
• Company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term)
• Employee assistance program and well-being benefits
• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree