Sec Tech Spec III

Job Description

Leads technology aspects of physical security projects under direction from the Security Technical Advisor and security management.

• Administer vendor relationships with security integrators, including scheduling maintenance, requesting quotes, and ensuring work completion.
• Advise security leadership on matters involving physical security systems and technology.
• Coordinate closely with IT, Facilities, Procurement, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and administer physical security technology assets and systems.
• Support the investigation and implementation of new security technologies. Work with internal and/or vendor personnel to investigate system problems and develop solutions. Ensure successful testing and implementation of these technologies and solutions.
• Develop formal proposals for hardware and software component purchases, and participate in negotiations with vendors. Working with supply chain, manage the provisioning of security systems, including technical support and training.
• Provide project management and support to others within the organization.

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

• Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy. Works independently and ensures deadlines are met with minimal supervision.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department and across Berkshire Hathaway Energy businesses. Responds well to feedback from clients and delivers final products that meet and exceed expectations.
• Maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhances job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
• Maintains sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.
• Attends work on a regular basis and supports the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
• Ensure all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understand and comply with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
• A minimum of five years’ experience in IT and enterprise systems and electric utility operations.
• Advanced knowledge of security systems and software; extensive technical knowledge of complex operating systems, database, network software and disaster recovery practices.
• Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Availability as a resource for problem resolution on a 24-hour basis.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno‑Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe.

We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno‑Sparks area.

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.