Manager Unified Incident Response

As MISOs Unified Incident Response Manager you will oversee the Unified Incident Response (UIR) Teams projects initiatives and ongoing activities related to incident response and business continuity. Youll collaborate with the Director to develop communicate and execute the UIR teams strategic vision ensuring alignment with MISOs Information Security Strategy and corporate priorities. Youll also establish and maintain standardized processes and procedures for responding to emergencies or incidents regardless of size or impact. Lead the long-term growth and enhancement of the unified incident response program focusing on business continuity training preparedness and assessing evolving threats.

As MISOs Unified Incident Response Manager you will:

• Work with teams across MISO to ensure the incident response program supports business needs continuity planning and overall strategy serving as a key partner to leaders and experts.
• Create and oversee incident response processes to enhance readiness resilience and risk management.
• Set team priorities delegate tasks and ensure critical projects are completed successfully.
• Lead company-wide training and preparedness efforts for incidents that could impact MISO and the bulk electric system.
• Stay updated on best practices and industry trends identifying opportunities to improve MISOs incident response program.
• Manage employee performance and provide training and development opportunities in line with company goals.
• Plan and oversee department budgets to ensure resources are used effectively.
• Handle hiring needs including writing job descriptions interviewing and filling positions efficiently.

Qualifications for the Unified Incident Response Manager:

• Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Disaster or Emergency Management Homeland Security or related field (or 4 years relevant work experience equivalency) required
• Demonstrated leadership abilities via mentoring relationships leading initiatives with strong collaboration or leading ad hoc teams (preferred)
• 5 years of Emergency Management/Homeland security
• Specific experience within any of the following: Risk Management IT Cyber threat Experience in local state or federal emergency management or public safety (preferred)
• Previous energy industry experience (preferred)

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid running a robust energy market planning for a bright future its what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $159000 - $184000 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors including but not limited to location of the role individual competencies education/professional certifications and qualifications/experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k vacation sick and safe time available on your first day of employment.

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