Plant Cyber Security Analyst

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The position is posted at multiple levels. Be part of a high-impact team protecting the digital systems that power one of the most tightly regulated and technically advanced environments in the energy sector. Growth opportunities across Analyst Levels 1 through 4 are offered.

General Summary Independently designs and implements robust cyber security architectures and ensures compliance with nuclear power plant cyber security regulations (10 CFR 73.54). Leads development and execution of an effective cyber security program, including procedure development, training, vulnerability management, and project support. Acts as a subject matter expert to individuals throughout the company in regulatory cyber security.

Principal Accountabilities

• Design and implement security controls for digital computer and communication systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments to identify potential security weaknesses and recommend appropriate measures.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic in a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) environment to detect and respond to cyber threats.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to cybersecurity policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
• Conduct activity oversight and documentation reviews to ensure adherence to site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Lead program change impacts, self-assessments, audits, and training with impacted organizations.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and regulatory requirements.
• Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.
• Must support the biennial refueling outage.
• Must support plant cyber security on-call rotation when designated.

Required Education And Experience

• Plant Cyber Security Analyst IV – Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline AND 7 years of relevant IT experience, OR Associate’s degree + 9 years of relevant IT experience. A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Plant Cyber Security Analyst III – Bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of relevant IT experience, OR Associate’s degree + 7 years of relevant IT experience. A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Plant Cyber Security Analyst II – Bachelor’s degree AND 3 years of relevant IT experience, OR Associate’s degree + 5 years of relevant IT experience. A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Plant Cyber Security Analyst I – Bachelor’s degree, OR Associate’s degree + 2 years of relevant IT experience. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Pay Range

• Plant Cyber Security Analyst IV Salary: $122,681 - $184,021 (Midpoint: $153,351)
• Plant Cyber Security Analyst III Salary: $106,670 - $160,006 (Midpoint: $133,338)
• Plant Cyber Security Analyst II Salary: $92,750 - $139,124 (Midpoint: $115,937)
• Plant Cyber Security Analyst I Salary: $80,704 - $121,056 (Midpoint: $100,880)

Typical selection is between minimum and midpoint based on experience, qualification, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Incentive Compensation Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications. This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Benefits Energy Northwest offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. Three retirement programs are offered: a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status, or basis of disability.

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