Closes: March 16, 2025
Starting Range: $35.87 to $69.42 per hour (Full position breakdown below)
Full Range: $35.87 to $86.05 per hour

Overview

Avista is an energy leader in the Pacific Northwest. For over 135 years, we have been dedicated to delivering reliable energy service and the choices that matter most to our customers. Our purpose is to improve life’s quality with energy. 
 
At Avista, we care about our customers - both externally as well as those who work for us, which could include you! Avista has a rewarding and challenging opportunity for a Cyber Security Professional. 
 
The team looks forward to welcoming a person that is passionate about security. The successful candidate will be a person who thrives in a fast-paced environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. 

What’s in it for you?  Competitive wages and generous benefits   Remote/Flexible work options  Work-Life Balance  Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow  Opportunity to work with a broad range of security technologies  Industry stability and innovative company culture  Volunteerism and community involvement in your area of interest  Job Description

Security Engineering is responsible for the entire lifecycle management of cyber and physical security infrastructure (evaluating, design, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance). These objectives are completed through use of Agile/Scrum to deliver products and solutions. Responsible for ownership and contribution to security processes, procedures, standards, and guidelines that support the overall security posture and business initiatives. Works closely with other operations team members in a 24/7/365 on call rotation model to respond to both cyber and physical security system outages.

Responsibilities Performs security assessments and evaluates technology implementations for risks under direction Participates in projects and recommends and evaluates technology implementations for adherence to security policies, standards, and best practices under direction. Configures and implements security technologies with minimal direction (SIEM, IPS, Antivirus, Password Vaults, CASB, Endpoint Security, Next Gen Firewalls, WAFs, Proxies, Vulnerability Scanners, MS 365, and AWS platforms) with supervision. Participates in the gathering of requirements and analysis of security solutions with special consideration to licensing models, total cost of ownership, and strategic alignment. Collaborates with internal subject matter experts in all areas of technology and utility planning and operations stakeholder. Designs and implements security technologies and provides contributions on others technology projects. Produces operational documentation and provides technical support for various cyber and physical security solutions under direction and as part of a 24/7/365 on-call rotation. Requirements Security Engineer, Jr: BA/BS in Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, MIS, Data Science, or a related field/experience. + 3 years of related experience in two disciplines (security, technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management or operations). General knowledge of: Security-related hardware and software (SIEM, IPS, Antivirus, UBA, CASB, Endpoint Security, Next Gen Firewalls, Proxies). Operating systems (Unix, Windows, Cisco IOS, Apple iOS, Android OS, AWS, or Azure). Network systems, (Firewalls, routers, switches). Security and compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, COBIT, ISO 27001, HIPAA, NERC CIP). Security Engineer: BA/BS in Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, MIS, Data Science, or a related field/experience. SANS GIAC Certified in at least one specialty. + 6 years of related experience in two disciplines (security, technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management or operations). Technical Proficiency in security-related hardware and software (SIEM, IPS, Antivirus, UBA, CASB, Endpoint Security, Next Gen Firewalls, Proxies). Hands on experience with some operating systems (Unix, Windows, Cisco IOS, Apple iOS, Android OS, AWS, or Azure) and with network systems, (Firewalls, routers, switches). Knowledge of some security and compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, COBIT, ISO 27001, HIPAA, NERC CIP). In-depth knowledge of some of the following: Methods and motivations adopted by hackers to attack IT platforms and automated information systems Security incident management processes and tools Security forensic techniques, tools and procedure Operations and support organizations Security risk assessment Security Engineer, Sr: BA/BS in Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, MIS, Data Science, or a related field / experience SANS GIAC Certified in at least one specialty + 8 years of related experience in two disciplines (security, technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management or operations) Expert in security-related hardware, software, operating systems, network systems, and compliance frameworks from the senior previous level Expert knowledge of the previous level categories listed Security Engineer, Jr: Hiring Range: $35.87 - $46.45 per hour, Full Range: $35.87 - $57.03 per hour

Security Engineer: Hiring Range: $46.40 - $60.78 per hour, Full Range: $46.40 - $75.17 per hour

Security Engineer, Sr: Hiring Range: $52.79 - $69.42 per hour, Full Range: $52.79 - $86.05 per hour

Hybrid work options are available for this role. 

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Benefits
At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.   

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.