Information Security Specialist

PREFERENCES

Incident response experience, security engineering and architecture experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary Grade: G05 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $86,016 - $116,120 - $146,226

This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and implements security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.

COMPETENCIES:

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Information Resource Management, Business Computer Systems, Computer Science or Computer Security with five to seven years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

Certification in security or systems control related field: I.e., CISSP, CISA, or CISM.

Leads teams consisting of members with direct or indirect reporting relationships to ensure adherence to appropriate security measures. Coordinates and works closely with all departmental leaders throughout the Company to ensure policies and standards are followed. May not be directly responsible for an employee, but must develop working relationships and influence the work in order to implement security processes.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical and complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and/or walk up to 2/3 of the time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Office environment.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.