Manager - Cyber Operations

Responsibilities

• Manage operational activities for the Avangrid Networks information security roadmap and lead the day-to-day workload of the security and NERC operations team
• Ensure security services and solutions comply with industry best practices and regulatory requirements including GDPR, SOX, CEII, and NERC
• Develop reports, dashboards, and metrics for cyber operations to present to management
• Lead, develop, and maintain Operations Security policies, rules, standards, and guidelines
• Oversee employees performing cyber vulnerability assessments and managing Protection Systems applications
• Ensure network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, and switches, is operated in compliance with documented policies
• Manage system security controls such as system hardening, patch management, and account management
• Drive data initiatives to integrate cybersecurity data into a data lake for actionable insights

Requirements

• Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in IT/OT, NERC/CIP, or Cybersecurity; OR Bachelor's degree with 6-8 years; OR Associate degree with 8+ years; OR 15+ years of relevant experience
• Proven supervisory or management experience over staff, projects, or contractors
• 2+ years of experience with Data Center and OT Infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of system hardening, patch management, and vulnerability management
• Strong understanding of NERC/CIP standards and advanced networking

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years in Business Decision Support including Cybersecurity Operations and performance reporting
• Experience with Access Control systems such as SSO, AD, TACACS, and MFA
• Experience with security infrastructure tools including IDS/IPS, WAF, and configuration management
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• Experience working within a utility or highly regulated federal/state environment
• Ability to obtain a secret level security clearance

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous performance-based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career-advancement pathways

About the Company

Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States, working to meet the growing demand for energy through service, innovation, and grid infrastructure investment. As a member of the Iberdrola group, Avangrid operates major networks and power generation businesses, serving millions of customers across the nation.