Location:

Brownville, NE, US, 68321-0098

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Cyber Security Analyst to fill the position of Technical, Systems, or Sr. Systems Analyst located at Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, Nebraska. Position closes March 19, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Position Summary

This position is part of the Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS) Cyber Security Department within the Enterprise Technology Division. The focus for this role is the support, design, and protection of systems located within CNS. Daily activities may include support for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Management, and firewalls. Additional activities may include providing assessments of hardware and software as well as maintaining procedures. Additionally, this position will have an active role on the Cyber Security Incident Response Team.

Education, Training And Experience

Technical Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of three (3) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below (OR) High school diploma/GED and a minimum of five (5) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below.

Systems Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years technical IT experience as listed below (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of six (6) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below (OR) a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of eight (8) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below.

Senior Systems Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years technical IT experience as listed below (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of ten (10) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below (OR) a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of twelve (12) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below.

Experience

Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others on multiple activities with flexibility to manage competing demands and changing priorities.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.

Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.

Must be customer-service oriented and adaptable to ongoing change.

Ideal Technical Skills

Experience with Log Analysis
Experience with Host/Network based Firewalls
Experience with Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services
Experience with Host/ Network based Intrusion Detection Systems/Intrusion Prevention Systems
Knowledge of Digital Control Systems

Licenses and/or Certifications

Security Clearance: Incumbent may be required to satisfy any existing and future District security clearance or background check requirements for access to key NPPD locations and/or supporting sensitive business applications.

Obtain and maintain intermediate to advanced technical certification aligned with key business system platform(s) used at the District (for example, SAP, Microsoft Certifications, and Security related best practices) as applicable.

Technical Analyst

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Analyze, design, develop, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and provide direction and support for complex systems, applications and databases in support of the District's computing environment. Provide technical architecture recommendations and apply best practices in system design, development, and testing. Collaborate with/advise/coach other ET/Corporate Security and business unit analysts to ensure understanding of business and technical work processes, tools, and best practices.

Evaluate, create, document, and test complex system-related interfaces and integration.

Maintains efficient and effective management of vendor contract service relationships pertaining to technical services.

Provide 24/7 system support, carry a mobile communications device, and perform duties from remote locations such as home and during business travel.

Systems Analyst

In addition to being proficient in all duties of the Technical Analyst, the Systems Analyst will also be responsible for the following duties:

Lead special task groups, trouble-shooting efforts, and integration and/or improvement project teams.

Lead the development and implementation of training and communications plans/materials.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Continued)

Senior Systems Analyst:

Duties

In addition to being proficient in all duties of the Technical and Systems Analyst, the Senior Systems Analyst will also be responsible for the following duties:

Proven understanding of key NPPD business unit activities and successful application of ET/Corporate Security technical solution design, development, and responsive customer support and service.

Work closely with ET/Corporate Security management to oversee and lead resolution of complex technical challenges and new business system initiatives.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Integrity/Excellence

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth.

Technical Analyst - Pay Grade - 12 Monthly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $6,105.00 - $7,632.00

Systems Analyst - Pay Grade - 14 Monthly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $7,746.00 - $9,876.00

Senior Systems Analyst - Pay Grade - 15 Monthly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $8,888.00 - $11,333.00

Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.

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