NW Natural · 21 hours ago
IT Security Specialist
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $123K/yr
3+ years expNW Natural is a company dedicated to providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy. The IT Security Specialist will be a key member of the Security Operations Team, focusing on identity management, security consulting, and operational responsibilities to enhance the company's security posture.
Natural ResourcesOil and GasService Industry
Responsibilities
Define IAM security requirements for the implementation of new applications and projects
Provide analytical and technical guidance to the team and recommend and take action to direct the analysis and solutions required
Contribute to the overall architecture of our identity and access management standards
Automate IAM processes to reduce manual effort
Work with managed service providers and peers to ensure new systems are onboarded into IAM tools successfully
Escalate and work closely with product vendors to support the technical environment
Provide IAM administration as well as maintenance of user access roles including reviewing changes in the production environments and coordinating with the key stakeholders from IT, business delivery teams, and third-party vendors
Monitor IAM activities to proactively identify both operational issues and security incidents; identify and resolve issues with IAM tools
Drive towards identity standards and processes; provide guidance on application IAM best practices
Update IAM workflows in line with information security principles in response to business requirements
Ensure product/content updates occur successfully
Create and update IAM documentation (e.g., policies, standards, processes, etc.)
Develop and report on key performance indicators to show the effectiveness of the identity governance administration (IGA) program
Collaborate on projects to ensure that identity security issues are addressed throughout the project lifecycle
Review system designs and identify areas for security improvements
Provide ad hoc consulting on tactical identity security topics
Qualification
Required
Minimum three years of identity management or information security experience. Additional experience required for level 3
Bachelor's degree or equivalent additional work experience
Advanced understanding of Identity Management, Identity Governance and Authentication/Authorization integration, PIV, SSO (e.g., Active Directory, ADFS, SAML, LDAP, MFA, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, etc.)
Experience with secure code development practices
Experience with the Java/Beanshell, Python, and PowerShell programming languages
Familiarity with developing web-based APIs, HTTP-RPC, and REST
ITIL Foundations certified or successful completion within 90 days of starting
A solid understanding of IAM and security priorities and concepts
Technical knowledge of identity and access management technologies, mainstream operating systems, and complex applications
Deep technical skills paired with collaboration will be key to your success, as will your ability to communicate IAM concepts and situations to audiences with varying levels of familiarity with these concepts
Leadership abilities with the capability to direct other technical staff on identity security initiatives and guide team members
Strong analytical skills to analyze identity security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls
Your ability to manage expectations appropriately will help and build long-term relationships
You'll remain current with industry trends and evolving threats
Benefits
Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Up to 23 Vacation Days
80 Hours of Sick Time
10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
Flexible work arrangements
3 weeks paid parental leave
Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women’s Network and many other Employee Resource Groups
1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
Competitive 401K company contribution and match
15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
Wellness incentive program
20% off natural gas service
Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless
Company
NW Natural
NW Natural Provides natural gas service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Anderson
Chief Executive Officer
Brody Wilson
Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer
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