Cybersecurity Program Manager

Alaska Power & Telephone; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Medical travel reimbursement

Medevac insurance reimbursement

Employee stock ownership

Logowear allowance

Employee recognition

Job summary

Alaska Power & Telephone is seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager to oversee AP&T's cybersecurity program, policies, and incident readiness. You will lead security operations, risk management, and ensure compliance across IT and OT environments.

This position emphasizes collaboration across IT, telecom, and operations, with a strong focus on security awareness, controlled access, and continuous improvement of security controls. DOE salary range applies; wage includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Security governance

Security operations

Risk management

Incident response

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft security tools

Monitoring platforms

Job description

Cybersecurity Program Manager

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.