Entry Physical Security Analyst

Entry Physical Security Analyst

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.

What does an Entry Physical Security Analyst do for us?

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

When do our Entry Physical Security Analyst work?

Our 24x7 SOC operates a 12-hour day shift from 7AM to 7PM and a night shift from 7PM to 7AM. Analysts are hired for either day shift or night shift. Idaho Power is looking for Analysts to staff:

• 3 full-time night shift positions

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• Corporate security operations
• Asset protection as demonstrated by ASIS International (ASIS)
• Incident response best practices
• Video management systems
• Access control
• Visitor management
• Key control
• Basic technical industry knowledge
• Law enforcement agencies in the IPC service area
• Microsoft Office software, and PC applications

Preferred:

• 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.

Skills in:

• Supporting physical security operations and technology programs
• Following established procedures, priorities, and service delivery expectations
• Monitoring security systems, assessing alarms and events, documenting activity, and escalating concerns in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Applying basic qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify security trends, root causes, contributing factors, and potential control gaps
• Developing clear reports, records, work notes, and user-facing communications
• Building effective working relationships with team members, internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and law enforcement partners
• Learning and adapting to physical security technology platforms, business applications, and operational routines
• Communicating security information clearly and professionally to employees, contractors, vendors, and security partners
• Developing leadership skills

Ability to:

• Apply sound business practices and economic principles to ensure efficient use of resources and improve physical security processes
• Effectively communicate and present threat information, both verbally and in writing, to various audiences, both internal and external
• Encourage active participation of stakeholders (e.g., employees, management, vendors, contractors) in formulating and implementing security processes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• 1 year of demonstrated corporate security operations and/or technology experience

Preferred:

• 3 or more years of demonstrated professional corporate…