PLEASE NOTE
This position works primarily onsite. Return to District facilities for any employees working remotely due to COVID is planned for July 2021.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume detailing interest in the community, position and related cybersecurity experience including experience with Wide Area Networking. To expedite the process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF or WORD document (we do not accept .wps documents) and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
Incomplete materials will not be considered.
Although the position is Open until Filled, applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
SALARY RANGE
In addition to a competitive starting salary range of $99,120 - $123,900 (based on qualifications, skills and abilities), Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), short and long-term disability, Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System, Deferred Compensation (with company matching funds up to 5%), 11 holidays and initial personal leave accrual at 21 days per year.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
JOB POSTING
JOB PURPOSE:
The Cybersecurity Network Analyst Sr. is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of a cyber-security program to protect against cyber-security threats and risk. The incumbent will use industry best practices and standards to actively monitor Chelan PUD’s (the District’s) Fiber and Telecom assets for malicious cybersecurity activities; identify and detect cybersecurity risks and apply effective mitigation to prevent and minimize the impact; determine methods and tools, create security standards and policies, and promote compliance in coordination with Fiber and Telecom, IT and OT network and system engineers, and cybersecurity process owners.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position.
# EF % of Time Job Functions
1. EF 40% Cyber Threat Defense: Monitor for and analyze newly discovered cyber threats and develop approaches to defend against them. Participate in the design of new
applications/systems, and review and improve existing applications/systems. Maintain an awareness of current and proposed security standards, industry best practices, compliance requirements related to network cyber-security.
2. EF 30% Program and Standards Development & Administration: Develop and maintain an effective, Cybersecurity program capable of identifying cyber-security risks and threats, including intrusion detection and action plans to avoid and minimize the impact. Apply a crossfunctional approach to ensure consistent and effective cyber-security practices between the Fiber and Telecommunication business unit, IT, and OT. Create and maintain a disaster recovery (DR) plan.
3. EF 15% Documentation: Maintain a Cybersecurity documentation set that will include the policies, procedures.
4. EF 10% Monitoring: Monitor outside resources for known threats and formulate a plan to mitigate (i.e., MS-ISAC, BitSight).
5. EF 5% Reporting: Report our current Cybersecurity posture at regular intervals to senior management.
6. EF Ongoing Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
7. EF Ongoing Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
Bachelor's degree (B.S., B.A.) in IT or Management Information Systems; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Certifications such as CCNA, CISSP, CCSP, and NRS preferred.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of six (6) years of related experience including four (4) years of increasingly responsible Wide Area Networking (WAN) experience.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge:
• Has solid understanding of ISO/IEC 2700 guideline on Information Security Management standards
• In depth understanding of the open Systems Interconnection (OSI) layer model
• Demonstrated proficiency with Local Area Networking LAN and Wide Area Networking (WAN)
• Advanced routing and switching knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of most networking protocols
• Authentication Authorization Accounting (AAA) Cybersecurity best practices
• Well-developed knowledge of computer hardware
• Has diverse knowledge of open-source software and how it can be used effectively
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• In depth knowledge of fiber optic networking, Ethernet and most other IP based technologies.
Skills & Abilities:
• Strong team building skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Detail oriented
• Able to identify the root cause of and implement solutions to complex problems
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff
• Ability to use mainstream software tools to audit, scan and report network vulnerabilities and intrusions.
• Able to write simple software scripts to automate tasks on the network
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to constantly learn and apply new technology concepts and methods
Language Skills:
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment: To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have basic knowledge of PeopleSoft HRIS; intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word,
PC Hardware, General Office Equipment and server hardware and software, i.e. RAID, Virtualization and Linux/UNIX OS; advanced knowledge in Network Monitoring/Management Systems (NMS), Linux OS, Access Management Systems (AMS) and Moving Network Services Platform (NSP).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; perform repetitive hand or arm motion; talk
and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or twist torso. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and lift above the shoulder up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is usually moderate.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)