Risk Analyst jobs in Grand Island, NE

Position Summary

The Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA) Technical, Systems, or Senior Systems Analyst is responsible for assisting with identifying, evaluating, and reporting on cyber security risks in a manner that meets NPPD's internal, regulatory, and other compliance requirements. The Cyber Security GRA team is responsible for providing oversight and governance over all cyber security related activities within NPPD and to ensure management awareness, metrics, policies, procedures, and compliance posture of the cyber security environment are complete, accurate, and implemented. Experience gained in this position includes knowledge of the systems and networks used by the District, cyber security risk assessment, and compliance.

Education, Training and Experience

Technical Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of three (3) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below (OR) High school diploma/GED and a minimum of five (5) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below.

Systems Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years technical IT experience as listed below (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of six (6) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below (OR) a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of eight (8) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below.

Senior Systems Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years technical IT experience as listed below (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of ten (10) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below (OR) a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of twelve (12) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below.

Experience

Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing and time management in handling multiple tasks

Experience with writing and maintaining cyber security policy documents

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail, problem solving, desire to learn, ability to apply learning to address different situations

Ideal Technical Skills

• Knowledge of cyber security controls
• Knowledge of cyber security risk including threat and risk assessments
• Knowledge of third-party risk management
• Knowledge of software security assessments
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience with the development of Security Awareness materials
• Familiarity with cyber security frameworks including CIS Top 18 and NIST

Licenses and/or Certifications

Security Clearance: Incumbent may be required to satisfy any existing and future District security clearance or background check requirements for access to key NPPD locations and/or supporting sensitive business applications.

Required licenses and certifications are outlined in the associated progression program and may include Security , GSEC, SEC566, or CISA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Analyst:

Analyze, design, develop, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and provide direction and support for complex systems, applications and databases in support of the District's computing environment. Provide technical architecture recommendations and apply best practices in system design, development, and testing. Collaborate with/advise/coach other ET/Corporate Security and business unit analysts to ensure understanding of business and technical work processes, tools, and best practices.

Evaluate, create, document, and test complex system-related interfaces and integration.

Maintains efficient and effective management of vendor contract service relationships pertaining to technical services.

Provide 24/7 system support, carry a mobile communications device, and perform duties from remote locations such as home and during business travel.

Systems Analyst:

In addition to being proficient in all duties of the Technical Analyst, the Systems Analyst will also be responsible for the following duties:

Lead special task groups, trouble-shooting efforts, and integration and/or improvement project teams.

Lead the development and implementation of training and communications plans/materials.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Continued)

Senior Systems Analyst:

In addition to being proficient in all duties of the Technical and Systems Analyst, the Senior Systems Analyst will also be responsible for the following duties:

Proven understanding of key NPPD business unit activities and successful application of ET/Corporate Security technical solution design, development, and responsive customer support and service.

Work closely with ET/Corporate Security management to oversee and lead resolution of complex technical challenges and new business system initiatives.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies