Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

　　Position Summary

　　Manage a 24/7 Cybersecurity Incident Response and partner with the Unified Response Center for escalations and improvement of operations. Responsible for effectively creating, communicating and coordinating strategy, and implementation of security operations and monitoring in support of key initiatives and Enterprise Security and Emergency Management strategy. Manage security operational and monitoring efforts which are grounded in detecting violations and establishing action plans to minimize current and future impacts. Collaborate with key business partners, internal technology teams and external vendors to build process and leverage technology to enable detection of future threats. Remain knowledgeable about security issues, vulnerabilities, regulatory, legal, and security standards that may impact information security. Provide leadership, management and support for the Security Operations and Monitoring staff; manage incident response teams.

　　Essential Responsibilities

　　Manage the work direction and resource needs for Security Operations and Monitoring. Manage and track budget and staffing needs for these divisions. Define team goals and manage performance to meet those goals

　　Define, publish and maintain a strategic plan for assigned business areas. Manage activities relative to the day-to-day operations of security; determine business and technical requirements for incident response. Serve as key respondent and facilitator for internal and external security events and incidents

　　Develop risk management plans and security operations strategies and solutions. Orchestrate exercises aimed at process validation within Operations and Monitoring. Identify the needs for cross-functional teams to assure that the solutions and plans meet changing business needs, customer and competitive requirements. Ensure consulting expertise is available within the team to all stakeholders to guarantee plans are integrated into overall business area strategic and operational plans

　　Manage security and monitoring support to business and technical teams in the design of standardized products and customized solutions.

　　Stay abreast of industry and technology trends and best practices to advise leadership and direct teams on when to innovate and when to use traditional approaches. Maintain awareness of current and potential threats and risks for security related information protection.

　　Develop and maintain a working relationship with 3rd Party service providers. Work with business unit executives and service providers to introduce required security functionalities into the environment.

　　Minimum Requirements

　　Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in computer science, technology, accounting or business or equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　At least 5 years’ experience in I/T including 3-4 years direct experience in cyber operations

　　At least 2-4 years direct experience in incident response teams.

　　Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and present complex technical information to a broad audience and make recommendations with justification to leadership.

　　Three years management experience in a fast paced and highly diverse environment.

　　Must possess a broad knowledge relating to I/T infrastructure and have in-depth and up-to-date experience with today’s enterprise level platforms.

　　Preferred Requirements

　　Masters degree in computer science, technology, accounting or business or equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Proven investigative and problem solving, critical thinking, root-cause analysis, and business risk analysis skills. Proven experience to both lead and partner in a team environment.

　　Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills

　　Position is subject to 24 hour on-call status and response.

　　CISSP, CISM, GSEC, ECSA, ISSM, ECSA, CPT, CEH knowledge

　　As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

　　Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected] .

　　Non-Bargaining

　　The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $105,600.00 to $150,000.00 per year

　　This position may also be eligible for the following benefits and/or pay components: Pay - Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Personal holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) (full-time employees only), Parental Leave

　　Pay and benefit packages may vary based on position. Some employees are under collective bargaining agreements, which determine the benefits they will receive. If the information conflicts with the terms of the written plan documents governing the plan, the plan document will control. Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

　　Anticipated Last Date to Apply: 02/01/24

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