Senior Security Analyst

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunitiesExcellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insuranceRelocation bonus (if applicable)Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligibleFantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPPPLEASE NOTE: SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.Compensation InformationThe salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.Senior Security Analyst| Pay Range : $97,580.00 - $126,795.00Join our Security Information and Access Management Team as a Senior Security Analyst!We’re hiring a Senior Security Analyst to help defend critical infrastructure—systems that cannot fail. In this role, you’ll work on real, high-impact security threats across both IT and cloud environments, supporting the protection of the U.S. power grid. This is hands-on work with real ownership, real consequences, and a mission that matters.You’ll be part of a collaborative Cyber Security team responsible for security event and incident management, cloud security, and enterprise log monitoring. Day to day, you’ll investigate security events, support and enhance logging solutions, onboard systems and applications, and help deploy and maintain cloud security tools such as CASB. This role also participates in an on-call rotation and works closely with internal teams across the organization.The ideal candidate is team-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment. You should be able to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively at all levels, and take ownership of protecting critical systems. This is a strong opportunity to collaborate with industry peers and contribute directly to the security of national infrastructure.What You'll DoLead security event and incident response efforts across the enterpriseAct as an escalation point for complex or high-impact security threatsOwn and optimize enterprise logging and cloud security solutionsDrive improvements in cloud security tooling and processes, including CASBPartner with internal teams to assess and address security concerns, including investigations, assessments, and reporting findings to leadershipSupport and enforce internal security controls and external compliance requirementsReview and assess security processes and controls, recommending improvements where neededServe as a subject-matter expert on CIP and other control-based security requirementsMentor junior analysts and support ongoing team developmentCollaborate closely with IT, architecture, and business leaders on security initiativesParticipate as an active member of the Cyber Incident Response TeamRepresent the Cyber Security team in industry forums, as neededAssist with reporting KPIs and KRIs to leadershipSupport the development and delivery of security awareness trainingAdminister core security services (SIEM, EDR, firewall access, VPN, IDS/IPS, MFA)Participate in the cyber on-call rotationEducation RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent work experienceExperience RequirementsSix (6) years of relevant IT experienceTwo (2) years of security-related experienceRequiredFluency in English and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of technical staff and managementExcellent oral and written communication skillsFlexibility and the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple prioritiesExcellent organizational skillsGeneral understanding of industry compliance requirementsUnderstanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and ProceduresPreferredIn-Depth knowledge of the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) StandardsHands-on experience with Palo Alto Prisma, Splunk, and CrowdStrikeCertifications such as SSCP, CAP and Security+ preferredWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.Position Type, Location, and Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time, hybrid on-site role based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The standard schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours as needed. This position participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation.Travel RequirementThis position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%).SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.