The Senior Security Engineer is responsible for creation, coordination, implementation and execution of cyber security solutions.
Provide security governance and oversight in support of Xcel Energy's strategy and consistent with the IT Security & Risk Management Program Strategy.
Work closely with key business partners, internal technology teams and external vendors to detect future trends and ongoing activity.
Provide oversight and governance to projects and changes within the environment to ensure consistent implementation and effectiveness of security technology and controls.
Engineer and implement security solutions in support of the overall security objectives of Xcel Energy.
Provide technical leadership, governance and oversight for the design of information technology systems, projects and changes within the XE environment with a core focus on security to ensure systems reliability, accessibility and compliance.
Drive and educate on the Security architecture discipline, processes, concepts and best practices.
Perform technical security research, analysis and evaluation of new technology tools and provide strategic direction.
Develop and maintain a working relationship with 3rd Party service providers responsible for providing technology consulting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in computer science, technology, accounting or business or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 8 years' experience in IT including 5 years direct experience in IT engineering and cyber security.
Demonstrated verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Proven problem solving and business risk analysis skills.
Ability to excel in a team environment.
Strong investigative, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
Must possess a broad knowledge relating to IT infrastructures and have in-depth and up-to-date experience with multiple operating systems and desk side integration.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

cyber security solutionssecurity governancesecurity technologysecurity architecturetechnical security researchIT engineeringbusiness risk analysisoperating systemsdesk side integration

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsleadership skillsproblem solvingteam collaborationinvestigative skillsconflict resolutionnegotiation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in computer scienceBachelor's degree in technologyBachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in business