Security Analyst I or II

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 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

PLEASE 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.

Security Analyst II | Pay Range: $77,900.00 - $99,320.00

Security Analyst I | Pay Range: $64,060.00 -$78,460.00

Join our Security Information and Access Management Team as a Security Analyst I or II!

In this role, you’ll help defend critical infrastructure—systems that cannot fail. You’ll work on real security threats across IT and cloud environments, supporting the protection of the U.S. power grid and contributing to a mission that matters.

This role is ideal for a team-oriented, adaptable analyst who can work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively across the organization. Experience in cyber security, security audits, and tools such as Palo Alto Prisma, Splunk, and CrowdStrike is a plus and will help you ramp quickly in this role. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and industry peers while building hands-on experience in cloud security, vulnerability management, and security event and incident response.

What You'll Do

• Support onboarding of systems and applications into the security environment

• Monitor, investigate, and support response to security events and incidents

• Assist with maintaining and rolling out cloud security tools, including CASB

• Support security event monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing activities

• Work closely with internal teams to assess security concerns, gather information, and communicate findings

• Manage and support security tools and systems that provide logical and physical security controls

• Assist with internal security controls and external compliance requirements

• Conduct periodic reviews and assessments of security processes and controls, recommending improvements as needed

• Participate as an active member of the SPP Cyber Security Team, including exercises and ongoing collaboration

• Support the Cyber Incident Response Team during security events

• Stay current on NERC, NAESB, SPP Tariff, and other security-related reliability requirements

• Assist with ensuring procedures align with Information Security Policies and Information Protection Plans

• Help produce and report security metrics (KPIs and KRIs) for leadership

• Support the delivery of security awareness training

• Participate in the cyber security on-call rotation

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent work experience

Experience Requirements: 

• Security Analyst II: Three (3) years of relevant IT experience
• Security Analyst I: No experience required

Required:

• Fluency in English and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of technical staff and management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility and the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities
• Excellent organizational skills
• General understanding of industry compliance requirements
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Preferred:

• In-Depth knowledge of the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards
• Certifications such as SSCP, CAP and Security+ preferred
• One (1) year of security-related experience

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, onsite hybrid position based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours may be required. Job requires managing staff working rotating shift schedules with long hours. 

Travel Requirement:

This 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 atHR@spp.organd 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.