Principal Information Security Strategist

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a Principal Information Security Strategist to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced cyber defense strategies that protect critical information assets and support organizational goals.

Requirements

• Define and implement long-term cybersecurity strategies aligned with business objectives
• Design and lead implementation of security controls and solutions to protect enterprise systems and applications
• Collaborate with IT and architecture teams to ensure infrastructure and application security meet organizational standards
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools that enhance cyber resilience
• Identify security threats and vulnerabilities, assess risk, and develop mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Review IT projects and system designs for adherence to security standards
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving cyber threats, tools, and best practices
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and knowledge transfer to IT teams
• Represent the organization in technical committees, working groups, and industry collaborations

Benefits

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP