Manager or Senior Manager, IT Security and Access Management

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Senior Manager, IT Security and Access Management| Pay Range: $144,700.00 -$188,100.00

Manager, IT Security and Access Management| Pay Range: $125,800.00 - $163,550.00

Join Our IT Security and Access Management Team!

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is looking for a visionary, results-driven Senior Manager of IT Security and Access Management to lead a high-performing team dedicated to protecting the systems that keep our electric grid running—and millions of people connected.

This is more than a leadership position—it’s your opportunity to help shape the future of cybersecurity at the heart of North America’s power infrastructure. If you're a proven cybersecurity professional with deep experience in regulatory compliance (like NERC CIP and SOC1), IT governance, and people leadership, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll do more than manage—you’ll lead. You’ll align enterprise security efforts with big-picture goals, guide your team through complex challenges, respond to real-world threats, and work alongside top-tier experts who care deeply about their mission. You’ll also play a key role in cross-functional initiatives that drive innovation and resiliency across our organization.

If you're ready to bring your expertise, your leadership, and your passion for cybersecurity to a place where it truly matters—apply today and help us secure the future of energy.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Preferred:

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Position Type, Location and Hours:

This is a full-time, onsite hybrid position based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours may be required.

Travel Requirement:

This position requires minimal (10%) travel

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool .

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