RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will join the Network Access Control Team whose mission is to assure ALLETE’s network security systems are implemented and maintained to meet current cybersecurity requirements. As a member of the team, you will engage with your teammates, IT support staff, and employees from the organization’s business units to continuously improve ALLETE’s security posture by:

  •  Providing technical support and administration of network security infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
  • Leading the design, requirement analysis, acquisition, installation, documentation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network security infrastructure.
  • Researching and recommending new technologies, products, and standards for network security systems that integrate with existing environments and support evolving operational and business needs.
  • Maintaining expert technical knowledge in multiple network security technologies through professional reading, training, and conference attendance.
  • Following established guidelines for change control and compliance requirements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, or a related field, plus an additional eight years of related job experience in the implementation, operation, and management of network security infrastructure or related systems.

Or

  • AA or AAS degree in Network or Systems administration or related degree, plus an additional ten years of related job experience in the implementation, operation, and management of network security infrastructure or related systems.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with Check Point firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, and URL Filtering.
  • Experience with Cisco network security tools such as ISE, Meraki, and Duo.
  • Professional certifications in cyber security, such as the GIAC, CISSP or CISA is an asset.
  • Experience implementing cyber security control processes or systems is a plus.
  • Experience or knowledge of cyber security compliance regimes such as Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPPA, NERC CIP or PCI is a plus.
  • Experience in project management is an advantage.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
  • This position is subject to NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards.
  • This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Employer will not sponsor visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers .

ALLETE is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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ID: 5287

Company: ALLETE, Inc.

Location: Duluth, MN

Application Close Date: 08/19/2024

Link: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=ALLETE&cws=43&rid=5287