Manager, Information Security Risk Management

Location: Carmel, Indiana; Eagan, Minnesota; Little Rock, Arkansas or Remote

MISO’s Manager of Information Security Risk Management will support and provide vision for an overall security strategy developed through application of risk management to business reality. You, along with your passionate and focused team, will play a critical role in helping to ensure that business partners are aware of and managing security risks in their activities and decisions to maintain reliability. The IT Security Risk Manager is also responsible for developing, implementing, and maturing risk-reducing programs, policies, and capabilities, along with leading, coaching, and mentoring a team. Help protect power grid services for over 42 million people!

Some of your responsibilities as MISO’s Manager of Information Security Risk Management include:

• Developing and maintaining a risk management program that identifies, assesses, and manages cybersecurity risks in the context of business objectives
• Providing guidance to ensure system security settings and configurations adhere to industry standards and best practices
• Leading activities in risk management, third-party risk management, information protection, security governance, and security training and awareness.
• Overseeing periodic and on-demand system audits, risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and third-party security reviews to ensure that business partners, applications, networks, and infrastructure components adhere to security standards and policies
• Evaluating security controls and practices across the company that identify, assess, and mitigate risks
• Embedding security risk management into the organization’s culture
• Managing the performance of direct reports including coaching and creating development plans that align with the individuals’ professional goals and the organization’s ongoing needs

To be a successful Manager of Information Security Risk Management, we’re looking for the following experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
• Proven record of collaborative leadership accomplishments and a passion for leading teams (managing employee performance; coaching; mentoring)
• Understanding of IT security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, COBIT
• Security certifications are preferred (CISSP, CISA, CRISC)

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 42 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.

At MISO, we are committed to the health and safety of our employees while maintaining a reliable bulk electric system. We are proud to offer #workfromhome options to our employees. MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package available on your first day of employment. #hiring