Senior Security Risk Coordinator

Job Title: Senior Security Risk Coordinator

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

***This position can be located in The Woodlands, TX; New Orleans, LA; Little Rock, AR or Jackson, MS – Other locations within Entergy’s service territory may be considered. ***

Job Summary/Purpose

The Risk Coordinator Senior serves as a security and risk subject matter expert to help manage security risk and enable alignment to the Enterprise Security Program’s security risk agenda via coordinating and facilitating cyber and physical risk management processes and data to be presented to executive management.

The Risk Coordinator Sr. assesses the appropriateness of security, reliability, privacy, and data protection exceptions for business units from inputs provided and recommends where business units can enhance security protocol or execution to meet risk appetite.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Risk Identification and Assessment

Lead and enhance programs for risk assessment /advisement on new technologies, critical infrastructure protection, logical cyber and physical security controls, and data protection measures

Identify, evaluate, and prioritize risk treatment

Conduct security reviews of corporate and operational technology infrastructure

Risk Management Program

Develop and acquire expertise in the areas of technology and regulations to ensure Entergy’s security posture and reliability standards are appropriately aligned to target risk thresholds

Provide security risk expertise and guidance to a diverse set of Entergy enterprise and operational technology stakeholders

Execute and create security risk management program practices and execution of security policies and requirements

Lead and drive the creation, maintenance and implementation of enterprise, operational, and critical infrastructure protection risk activities

Apply cybersecurity & risk management framework knowledge to drive risk identification across the enterprise

Compliance, Reporting, and Risk Metrics

Design and communicate risk details to team members during risk ranking sessions and ensure risk trends are identified

Track and manage risks identified through the security exception process or the cyber or physical risk review process

Develop key risk indicator (KRI) metrics and reporting processes associated with Entergy’s security risk to be utilized in executive reporting and dashboards including the use of technology including GRC platforms and artificial intelligence risk methods

Coordination

Coordinate with peer CSO functions to address security gaps within the three lines of defense as they arise through the risk exception process including identifying root causes and trends

Liaise with Lines of Business on security and reliability risks identified through the exception process or as new technologies and related projects are initiated

Guide business unit stakeholders on the mitigation strategies for requested exceptions

Facilitate line of business understanding of the impact of all mission critical business processes

Apply cybersecurity & risk management framework knowledge to drive risk identification across the enterprise

Procedure Development

Develop and assist in data and risk management process and procedure development

Data Protection & Privacy

Assist in data protection and privacy program governance and oversight activities

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Information Assurance, Risk Management or related degree

Minimum experience required of the position

5+ years of information security, critical information protection, information technology, risk management, data analysis, or project management experience

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities for the position

Planning, organizational and project management skills; detail and process-oriented; able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Problem-solving/decision making ability

Written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex issues in clear and concise terms

Interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation

Highly collaborative, able to work cross-functionally; possessing the ability to forge relationships and partner effectively

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities for the position

Understanding of risk management frameworks (NIST 800-39 " Managing Information Security Risk “, NISTIR 8286 "Integrating Cybersecurity and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) “, The Open FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk), COSO Enterprise Risk Management, etc.)

Understanding of logical and physical security technologies and controls (NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, etc.)

Understanding of privacy protection best practices and technical requirements

Technology (Archer GRC/ServiceNow GRC or GRC platforms, Microsoft Power BI or other Data Analytics, Quantitative Risk, other risk management platforms)

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

The following certifications are desired but not required for this position;

Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certified Protection Profession (CPP)

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Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Louisiana : New Orleans

Arkansas : Little Rock

Mississippi : Jackson

Texas : The Woodlands

Job Function: All Other Jobs

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option:

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 119394

Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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EEI Testing:

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.