Network Security Administrator II

About the role

Join ALLETE’s Network Security Team with a mission to protect the systems that power a critical utility. In this role, you’ll work hands-on with cutting-edge network security technologies. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, IT partners, and business units to implement, maintain, and continuously improve and strengthen the cybersecurity systems that keep our operations safe and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and administration of network security infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
• Participate in or lead the design, requirement analysis, acquisition, installation, documentation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network security infrastructure.
• Research and recommend new technologies, products, and standards for network security systems that integrate with existing environments and support evolving operational and business needs.
• Manage network security projects, including budgeting and tasks.
• Assure efficient operation of network security systems through monitoring and capacity planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, or a related field, PLUS four years of related job experience in the implementation, operation, and management of network or network security infrastructure.
• OR AA or AAS degree in Network or Systems administration or related degree, PLUS eight years of related job experience in the implementation, operation, and management of network or network security infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise with Check Point firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, and/or URL Filtering.
• Experience with Cisco network security tools such as ISE, Meraki, and Duo.
• Experience implementing cyber security control processes or systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with cyber security compliance regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, NERC CIP or PCI is a plus.
• Project management experience is an advantage.

What You'll Do

Provide technical support and administration of network security infrastructure in an enterprise environment. Participate in or lead the design, requirement analysis, acquisition, installation, documentation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network security infrastructure. Research and recommend new technologies, products, and standards for network security systems that integrate with existing environments and support evolving operational and business needs. Manage network security projects, including budgeting and tasks. Assure efficient operation of network security systems through monitoring and capacity planning.

Pay

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $82,000 - $102,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.

Schedule

This position is subject to NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards.

Benefits

• Compensation Incentive Program
• Retail Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Community Engagement, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.