Chief Technology Officer

Homer Electric Association; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family medical, dental, vision & life

Pension & 401(k)

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Homer Electric Association (HEA) seeks a Chief Technology Officer to join the executive team in Alaska. The CTO will oversee IT, OT, communications and SCADA functions, drive cyber policy, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role reports to the CEO and is onsite at Homer or Kenai, AK. Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree in IT/engineering/business, 10+ years of industry experience including IT security, and 3+ years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, business or related field
• 10+ years business/industry experience including IT security
• 5+ years IT security experience and 3+ years supervisory experience
• Knowledge of NERC and Alaska Railbelt CIP requirements (preferred)
• Willingness to travel frequently, regulatory background check required
• Alaska driver's license within 90 days of hire and valid driving record

Responsibilities

• Serve as CIP Senior Manager under AK-CIP standards with overall compliance authority
• Lead IT, OT, communications and SCADA functions, including managers
• Develop and oversee cybersecurity policies, plans, audits and tabletop exercises
• Plan and manage operating and capital budgets for technology and cybersecurity
• Support generation, transmission, substations, distribution and control systems maintenance for compliance
• Liaise with regulators and work with Board and external agencies on cybersecurity strategy

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Strategic IT planning

Regulatory compliance

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/Business

Tools

NERC-CIP

AK-CIP

NIST CSF

PCI-DSS

NIST SP 800-171

Job description

We invite you to join our team of professionals at Homer Electric Association!

Hours: Monday - Friday

Type of Employment: This is a regular, full-time executive position, onsite, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer

Compensation: Competitive pay corresponding with experience and role level; specific salary details will be discussed during the hiring process

The Opportunity

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska! We are excited to be seeking a Chief Technology Officer to join our executive team at our Homer or Kenai, Alaska, location.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Serve as the cooperative's Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Senior Manager under the Alaska Railbelt CIP (AK-CIP) standards, with overall authority for implementing and maintaining compliance.
• Lead the cooperative's information technology, operational technology, communications, and SCADA functions, including direct leadership of the Manager of Information Technology and the Operational Technology Manager.
• Develop and oversee cybersecurity policies and procedures, including the cyber response and recovery plan, annual cybersecurity plan audits, and tabletop exercises.
• Plan and manage operating and capital budgets for technology and cybersecurity personnel and projects.
• Support the planning, operation, and maintenance of generation, transmission, substation, distribution, and control systems to ensure continued compliance as equipment is added, updated, or replaced.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory authorities, and partner with the Board of Directors, executive team, and outside agencies on cybersecurity and technology strategy.

What makes you a good fit:

• A bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of business/industry experience, including at least five (5) years in IT security and three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of NERC and Alaska Railbelt CIP requirements, communications, generating plant controls, and SCADA systems is preferred; utility industry experience is desired.
• Current knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and frameworks such as NERC-CIP, AK-CIP, PCI-DSS, NIST SP 800-171, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Ability to travel frequently, including by commercial and small aircraft and occasionally by boat.
• Must pass a regulatory background check.
• Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license within 90 days of hire date, and maintain a good driving record

Knock your socks off with our benefits:

At Homer Electric Association, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Family coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Life, two times your annual salary
• 401(K), Roth, and/or Retirement Account options
• Employer retirement account contributions
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 Paid holidays per year
• Up to 18 days of paid time off, 30 days after three years
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness reimbursement

Who we are:

Since 1950, when we energized our first 56 members, our mission has been to safely provide reliable electricity to our members and our community through superior customer service and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices. We truly believe in the Cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to directly impact these values.

Homer Electric Association is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or would like further information, please visit our website www.homerelectric.com or contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].