The Cybersecurity Manager is responsible for planning, designing, architecting, and leading the implementation of cybersecurity-related policies, systems, processes, and procedures for the organization that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The manager will identify and implement measures to protect organizational resources from risks and develop strategies to mitigate and recover from those threats. The individual will also conduct risk assessments for IT and OT to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards. The manager oversees the day-to-day operations of cybersecurity while communicating with management to ensure everyone understands the risks and the necessary practices and strategies to reduce such risks.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

1. Reports to: IT Manager
2. Supervises: Cyber Security Administrator
3. Provides security advice, training, and guidance to all MVEC Employees and partners.

 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and implement policies and procedures for the organization that align with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and overall strategy.
2. Identify, develop, and implement measures to protect the organizational resources and business operations from risks and develop mitigation and recovery strategies.
3. Conduct risk assessments and organizational audits to ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations.
4. Communicate with stakeholders and management to ensure an understanding of existing or proposed software, systems, and network risks.
5. Ensure the organization’s data and systems are secure from cyber threats and compliant with regulations.
6. Monitors networks and systems for security breaches and responds to incidents
7. Implement countermeasures or mitigating controls for cybersecurity-related incidents.
8. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and test incident response and disaster recovery plans.
9. Apply regulatory, legal, and policy data retention and archival requirements.
10. Train the IT/OT teams and system users to respond appropriately to Cybersecurity incidents, including related recovery efforts.
11. Keep informed of the latest cybersecurity trends, technologies, and best practices.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of personnel so classified.

The Cybersecurity Manager shall be required to perform any other duties assigned to fulfill the cooperative's objectives.

Job Knowledge, Training, and Experience: The position requires a 4-year degree in Engineering, CIS/MIS, or a similar degree in the computer field, and 5+ years in IT security.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and Compliance frameworks.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and audits.
• Knowledge of Incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity best practices.
• Must be familiar with Linux, Windows, and Mac operating systems. Familiar with mobile devices ex. Android/iOS.
• Experience with enterprise anti-virus, EDR, and XDR systems.
• Experience with network security tools
• Knowledge of the latest exploits and vulnerabilities
• Strong communication & organizational skills, ability to multitask, strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving and follow-up skills required
• Strong documentation skills required
• Cisco or similar telecom equipment experience
• Network Firewalls, VPNS, Protocols and ports, wireless security, web/email filters, subnets, and Remote Access  
• Authentication and encryption services, protocols, methods, and models
• Virtualization, web/cloud services, and ebiz security practices

Working Conditions: Travel and irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required.

About Magic Valley Electric Cooperative

When you join the MVEC team, you join an organization with a long history of commitment to the betterment of our community and our region. Founded by the community to bring electricity to remote and unpopulated areas of the Rio Grande Valley, we continue that commitment today with electrical solutions that are affordable, reliable, and accessible to every family within the Valley. How did we begin? In 1937, a group of Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers who needed electricity came together to acquire a loan from the newly-established Rural Electrification Administration. The REA had been founded in 1935 to provide low-cost federal loans to non-profit cooperatives looking to supply power to rural America. The REA approved their loan for $200,000 and the farmers soon began construction of 75 miles of power lines for the Valley REA, which later changed to Magic Valley Electric Cooperative. Eleven months later, the lights turned on in the homes of Magic Valley’s first 125 members. Magic Valley’s founding members not only changed the Valley for the betterment of thousands of residents, it also accelerated progress throughout every area of the Rio Grande Valley. Today, Magic ...Valley has more than 4,800 miles of energized line serving more than 90,000 members. It is headquartered in Mercedes, TX and is the 3rd largest cooperative in Texas and the 22nd largest in the nation Magic Valley is an independent, private and not-for-profit cooperative owned by the members they serve. Cooperatives such as Magic Valley are rooted in the Seven Cooperative Principles first established by the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers in 1814 and adheres to the following: Voluntary and Open Membership, Democratic Member Control, Members’ Economic Participation, Autonomy and Independence, Education, Training and Information, Cooperation Among Cooperatives and Concern for Community. When you join the MVEC team, you join this tradition of successful, community-minded, member-owned success. Become part of energizing the Rio Grande Valley with an organization who has always put its members, and its employees, first.

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