Chief Technology Officer

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We invite you to join our team of professionals at Homer Electric Association! Hours: Monday - Friday Type of Employment: This is a regular, full-time executive position, onsite,

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Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska! We are excited to be seeking a Chief Technology Officer to join our executive team at our Homer or Kenai, Alaska, location.

At Homer Electric Association, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

✓Family coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

✓Long-term disability insurance

✓Employee Life, two times your annual salary

✓401(K), Roth, and/or Retirement Account options

✓Employer retirement account contributions

✓Pension

✓Employee Assistance Program

✓12 Paid holidays per year

✓Up to 18 days of paid time off, 30 days after three years

✓Tuition assistance

✓Wellness reimbursement

Serve as the cooperative's Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Senior Manager under the Alaska Railbelt CIP (AK-CIP) standards, with overall authority for implementing and maintaining compliance.
Lead the cooperative's information technology, operational technology, communications, and SCADA functions, including direct leadership of the Manager of Information Technology and the Operational Technology Manager.
Develop and oversee cybersecurity policies and procedures, including the cyber response and recovery plan, annual cybersecurity plan audits, and tabletop exercises.
Plan and manage operating and capital budgets for technology and cybersecurity personnel and projects.
Support the planning, operation, and maintenance of generation, transmission, substation, distribution, and control systems to ensure continued compliance as equipment is added, updated, or replaced.
Serve as liaison with regulatory authorities, and partner with the Board of Directors, executive team, and outside agencies on cybersecurity and technology strategy.

A bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
Ten (10) years of business/industry experience, including at least five (5) years in IT security and three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of NERC and Alaska Railbelt CIP requirements, communications, generating plant controls, and SCADA systems is preferred; utility industry experience is desired.
Current knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and frameworks such as NERC-CIP, AK-CIP, PCI-DSS, NIST SP 800-171, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Ability to travel frequently, including by commercial and small aircraft and occasionally by boat.
Must pass a regulatory background check.
Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license within 90 days of hire date, and maintain a good driving record

Since 1950, when we energized our first 56 members, our mission has been to safely provide reliable electricity to our members and our community through superior customer service and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices. We truly believe in the Cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to directly impact these values.

Homer Electric Association is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or would like further information, please visit our website www.homerelectric.com or contact the Human Resources Department at hr@homerelectric.com.