Cybersecurity Program Manager

Alaska Power & Telephone Company; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 125 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Employee stock ownership options

Medical travel reimbursement

Medevac insurance reimbursement

Company logowear

Employee appreciation and recognition

Resumo da oferta

Alaska Power & Telephone Company in Seattle seeks a Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead and strengthen the organization's cybersecurity program. The role oversees daily security operations, risk management, incident response readiness, and promotes a security-centric culture across the organization.

Responsibilities include policy management, vulnerability remediation, IAM oversight (MFA, privileged accounts), and coordination with IT/OT for infrastructure protection.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Relevant cybersecurity certification (or ability to obtain within 6-12 months).
• 5+ years of IT experience, including 3+ years in cybersecurity roles.
• Experience with security operations, risk management, incident response, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and enhance cybersecurity policies, controls, and program documentation.
• Monitor and respond to security events, maintaining secure systems and tools.
• Lead vulnerability management, patching, and remediation efforts.
• Oversee identity and access management, including MFA and privileged accounts.
• Maintain incident response plans and coordinate recovery readiness.
• Support risk management, compliance, vendor security reviews, and audits.
• Collaborate across IT, telecom, and operational systems to ensure infrastructure security.
• Promote employee security awareness and training initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Strong communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Cybersecurity certification

Ferramentas

Microsoft security tools

Network security systems

Monitoring platforms

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead and continuously strengthen our organization's cybersecurity program, ensuring the security and resilience of our systems, operations, and community services.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for managing and continuously improving AP&T's cybersecurity program. This role oversees daily security operations, risk management, incident response readiness, and promotes a strong security culture across the organization.

Compensation/ Benefits for Full-Time Employment:

• Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000.00 (DOE)
• Generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• $5,000 annual medical travel reimbursement
• Up to $125 annual medevac insurance reimbursement
• Employee stock ownership options
• $200.00 in company logowear
• Ongoing employee appreciation and recognition

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and enhance cybersecurity policies, controls, and program documentation.
• Monitor and respond to security events, maintaining secure systems and tools.
• Lead vulnerability management, patching, and remediation efforts.
• Oversee identity and access management, including MFA and privileged accounts.
• Maintain incident response plans and coordinate recovery readiness.
• Support risk management, compliance, vendor security reviews, and audits.
• Collaborate across IT, telecom, and operational systems to ensure infrastructure security.
• Promote employee security awareness and training initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Relevant cybersecurity certification (or ability to obtain within 6-12 months).
• 5+ years of IT experience, including 3+ years in cybersecurity roles.
• Experience with security operations, risk management, incident response, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in utilities, telecommunications, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience with Microsoft security tools, network security systems, and monitoring platforms.
• Familiarity with IT/OT systems, vendor risk management, and security audits.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires maintaining mental alertness and the ability to perform primarily sedentary work, with extended periods of sitting and frequent use of a computer, phone, and standard office equipment. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 pounds) may be required. Clear vision (close, distance, and peripheral) and effective communication abilities are essential. Limited travel may be necessary. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to support individuals in performing essential job functions.

Additional Information:

This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage sensitive information, and occasional travel. The position is primarily sedentary with standard physical requirements.

AP&T offers a generous benefit package including (but not limited) to

Recognition of our employees is important to AP&T's values. We like to continuously show appreciation and recognition within our teams. AP&T is a small, employee-owned utility serving over 40 communities and villages.