Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a qualified Cybersecurity Director in Anchorage, Alaska. Our company is searching for an experienced person who can develop and lead BSNC’s cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will establish, plan, and administer policies, goals, and procedures.

To be successful in this position you will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the industry’s best practices and evidence a professional track record of effective technical management, information analysis, and a thorough understanding of auditing computer and software systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Information Security staff by recruiting and training employees, communicating job expectations, and monitoring performance.
• Develop personal growth opportunities.
• Deliver strategic plans to ensure alignment with corporate strategic goals and cybersecurity requirements.
• Participate in the annual IT budget planning processes and ensuring cost effectiveness.
• Effectively manage Information Security budget.
• Prepare financial forecasts for security operations.
• Implement and maintain security policies and procedures.
• Manage vulnerabilities, threats, and risk.
• Lead security investigations.
• Audit user and computer compliance.
• Provide direction for cybersecurity and governance.
• Develop security awareness programs, security architecture and incident response.

• Bachelor’ Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 10+ years' experience in cybersecurity, data protection and privacy, IT risk management, regulatory compliance
• Certified Information Security Manager or Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• Demonstrated management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaboration skills and the ability to work well with a team
• Manage time efficiently and prioritize effectively
• Data classification
• Risk management
• System hardening
• Change management
• Security Controls
• Research
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Vulnerability assessment
• Audit reporting
• Network security
• Security operations
• NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
• CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to federal or company requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination or regular testing. Details to be provided by the hiring manager. Employees are expected to comply with all current and future federal and company requirements.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hires and supervises direct reports.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.