Network Security Administrator II

$82,000 - $102,000 | Hybrid with in-person reporting to Duluth MN

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.

What You'll Bring:

• 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

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.
• This position is subject to NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Our Company:

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation’s largest industrial customers. Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy. We play a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

Compensation and Benefits:

• 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.
• Compensation Incentive Program
• Retirement 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.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an 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.

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