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Company Overview
Walker-Miller Energy Services is a 25-year-old Detroit-based, core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency. We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that help electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals.
Our experience driven philosophy of energy efficiency as economic development helps families and businesses save energy and save money. Through innovative, inclusive initiatives, we help build communities by creating local jobs, producing equitable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses.
Our operating philosophy is reflected in our core values. We refer to them as BEHIVE:
B - Boldly Go
E - Embrace Equity
H - Humble Confidence
I - Inclusive Stewardship
V - Value Reputation
E - Extraordinary Experience
Job Description:
The Senior Cyber Security Manager is responsible for managing the cyber security of an organization. They oversee a team of IT professionals who work to protect the company from cyber threats and attacks.
The Senior Cyber Security Manager may also be tasked with developing and implementing policies that help ensure the safety of sensitive data or systems. This might include creating guidelines for employees on how they should handle sensitive information, as well as training programs to educate everyone on best practices when it comes to handling digital information.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead, embrace and operate within the core values.
• Developing security policies, procedures, and guidelines based on industry best practices.
• Maintaining awareness of new cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to keep the organization secure.
• Conducting risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Monitoring network and endpoint activity to identify signs of intrusion or compromise.
• Developing security policies, procedures and guidelines that are compliant with federal regulations.
• SOC II Type II and/or ISO 27001:22 certification management.
• Providing technical support for computer networks, including firewalls, operating systems and applications, patch management, and data security best practices.
• Supervising and training staff on information security best practices to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Conducting audits to ensure security protocols are being followed by staff.
• Providing training in information security best practices to employees or clients.
Education and Experience:
• M.B.A. or M.S. in information security is preferred
• Relevant Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent education or work experience with an emphasis on Cyber Security.
• 5+ years of prior relevant experience in Cyber Security management
• Knowledge of various anti-virus software tools including Microsoft Defender, Sophos End Point
• Knowledge of various operating systems such as Windows 11
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the latest cyber security software and tools and how to use them to protect company resources.
• General knowledge of IT networks
• Knowledge of applications such as Microsoft, Anti-virus, and Malware
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the IT organization, project and application development teams, management, and business personnel
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with business managers, IT engineering and IT operations staff
• Responsible for creating a security strategy for the entire company.
• Analyze the current security measures, assessing potential risks and vulnerabilities and finding ways to mitigate those risks.
• Identify potential threats and devise solutions to protect the company data.
License and Certifications: (preferred)
CISSP - Certified Information Security System Professional Security +
CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
Travel Requirements
None
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• Required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; and ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls
• Ability to lift to 10 pounds
• Noise level is typically moderate
• Employee could be exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles and risk of potential shoc k
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.
Walker-Miller Energy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Walker-Miller Energy Services, we Embrace Equity by encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply for open positions! We have several optional questions about candidates' demographics, but they do not impact hiring decisions. In fact, all candidate demographic data is anonymized for compliance purposes and to reduce unconscious bias in the hiring process, so none of the information collected here will be attached to your individual application. We ask for this information because Walker-Miller is committed to inclusive recruitment practices, so we hold ourselves to a high standard in developing a candidate pool that is diverse in background, experience, and perspective.
Walker-Miller Energy Services participates in E-Verify. Which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.
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