The ideal candidate is comfortable operating independently, takes ownership of security outcomes, applies best-practice security principles across cloud and on-prem environments, and adopts a security-first mindset. This position will be responsible for securing and maintaining network systems to ensure optimal performance and security. The network security associate will assist in the management, documentation, & optimization of the cooperative’s network & infrastructure. This position is also responsible for implementing network & cybersecurity technologies in accordance with PCI and NIST standards and will serve as the technical lead for all cybersecurity related alerts.