Relocation assistance will be provided to help with the costs of moving to the Colorado Springs area.**
Are you seeking a new opportunity where you will have significant autonomy on a high-functioning team? Do you enjoy project planning, working with technical leads, and have a strong passion for cybersecurity? Consider reading below for more information on our newly opened Senior-level Cybersecurity position here at Colorado Springs Utilities.
We would love to invite you to learn more about this newly opened role, that will help augment our Architecture and Project Planning Team. You will have the opportunity to integrate cybersecurity policies, architectural standards, and strategic objectives into access control decisions, contractual reviews, exception management processes, and projects throughout the organization.
What to look forward to:
Playing a huge role in the tracking of cybersecurity initiatives and projects through various phases of implementation
Working with project managers and other technical leads to ensure cybersecurity requirements are being met and applying these requirements in a standardized fashion throughout the initiative timeline or project lifecycle
These projects/ initiatives include:
On-Premise or Cloud-Based Application / Service Deployments (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS)
Operational Technology (ICS, DCS, SCADA)
Smart Grid, Microgrids, Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Internet of Things (IoT)
Please note that this position requires the successful candidate to participate in the Cybersecurity Incident Response Team which may require activation outside of normal working hours.
What will it take to be successful in this position?
Knowledge of modern networks (e.g. ethernet, packets, wireless, routing, switching, etc.)
Experience in network management preferable.
Knowledge of network access control mechanisms.
Experience in firewall administration preferable.
Basic skill in approximation of cybersecurity risk and the need to balance risk with business / user functionality.
Consistent desire and capacity to learn and make rational decisions.
Presentation skills (verbal and written).
Ability to automate tasks using scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Python, etc.)
Be able to obtain and maintain two of the following certifications*:
ISC 2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
CompTIA Security+ GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
ISC 2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
*Other certifications and / or experience may be accepted in lieu of the certification requirements.
Who We Are:
Colorado Springs Utilities is a four-service utility that has proudly provided electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater services to the Pikes Peak region for 100 years. As a community-owned utility, we are devoted to serving our community through effective stewardship and management of our resources as we prepare our transmission infrastructure for the needs of tomorrow.
Our Commitment to our Employees:
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
Paid Holidays –10 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $10.30 a month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network preventive care covered at 100%
Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery
Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans.
Disability Coverage –Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
Long-Term Care Insurance – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones
Life Insurance –Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage are available
Curious about joining our team? Learn more at https://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/jobs/
ATTENTION :
All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.
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