Director Cyber Physical Security
Director Cyber Physical Security
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Job Description
Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!
At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today while powering whats next in energy. When our employees say I am energy it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe happy and healthy. Thats why we prioritize safety offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay comprehensive health and retirement benefits tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
Are you avisionary leaderwith a passion forsafeguarding technology and physical assets Alliant Energy is seeking adynamic Director of Cyber & Physical Securityto spearhead our IT OT and physical security programs. This pivotal role demandsproactive leadershipto ensure our security measures align with industry standards and best practices. Join us tolead a team dedicated to protecting our business operationsfrom evolving threats while fostering an innovative workplace. If youre ready to make asignificant impactand drivestrategic security initiatives we want to hear from you!
What you will do
Performs all leadership duties including but not limited to hiring and rewarding talent fostering a safe workplace partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations providing timely and specific feedback on performance developing improvement plans to address performance gaps addressing conflict with care and respect identifying opportunities for growth and development embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning ensuring employees report to work fit for duty adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energys Core Values at all times.
Responsible for strategic and longrange planning for all IT OT and physical security programs to ensure the integrity confidentiality and availability of information owned controlled or processed by Alliant Energy.
Directs the planning development enhancement and maintenance of the IT OT and physical security strategic plan from both a business and technology perspective.
Engages with business representatives to design implement and facilitate a globally standardized governance structure to IT OT and physical security.
Reports out to senior leadership (Alliant Energy Officers and Board of Directors) on the maturity of the physical and cyber security program utilizing established frameworks such as the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF) v2.0.
Directs a team responsible for anticipating and proactively identifying assessing protecting detecting responding and recovering business issues vulnerabilities risks and exposures that may impact business operations.
Influences internal and external constituents and relays best practice recommendations based on the evolving threat landscape to protect physical and intellectual property.
Defines key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that align with business initiatives and delivers them to nontechnical individuals in an effective understandable manner.
Engages with business units for stringent vetting and continual assessment of the supply chain (third party risk management).
Directs the technologyrelated risk program. Identifies requirements and oversees the strategy to implement solutions to maintain physical and cyber security compliance programs (e.g. NERC CIP TSA (natural gas) etc. maximize efficiency address audit requirements and prevent or mitigate the impacts of cyberattacks on our IT and OT infrastructure. The team will take a structured efficient approach to managing risk and ensuring compliance with relevant laws regulations governing policies and standards.
Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energys Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
Education Requirements
Bachelors Degree Emphasis in information technology business administration or related area Required
Masters Degree Preferred
Certification At least one Information Security related certification that requires obtaining at least 20 CPEs per year such as CISA CISM CISSP (highly recommended) CRISC or capable of obtaining certification within two years Preferred
Certification Physical Security certification (i.e. Certified Protection Professional/CPP) Preferred
Required Experience
10 years of technical experience that includes systems analysis design development testing and implementation.
7 years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Experience
Experience in IT security management
Risk management experience as it relates to information technology
Experience in crisis/incident management
Experience in physical security management
Key Skills
Cybersecurity Risk Management Incident Management Information Security Management IT Risk Management Intrusion Detection Network Security Management Security Architecture Design Vulnerability Management Leadership
Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.
Its not just what we do; its how we do it.
Live Safety. Everyone. Always Make Things Better Care For Others Do The Right Thing Act For Tomorrow Think Beyond. Be Bold
Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicants qualifications are considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other basis prohibited by law.
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check and a drug screen where applicable.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process please email
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
