Cyber Security Technician

Location: Marion, IL.
Company: Southern Illinois Power Cooperative
Type: Entry Level, Full-Time (Possible Internship), On-Site

About Us

Southern Illinois Power Cooperative, a generation and transmission electric cooperative located and operated in Southern Illinois, is seeking an individual for the position of Cyber Security Technician. The location is south of Marion, Illinois at the Lake of Egypt.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Cyber Security Technician to join our Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) teams. This candidate will work with IT, OT, and engineering personnel to ensure regulatory compliance with applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and eventually act as a subject matter expert (SME) for both internal and external audits. This candidate will maintain documentation, software, hardware, and network infrastructure, while ensuring secure, compliant, smooth, and efficient operations across the organization. The ideal candidate will be proactive in providing technical assistance to employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all NERC CIP compliance-related tasks, such as preparing and maintaining policies, procedures, and evidence.
• Serve as an internal SME to ensure adherence to NERC CIP requirements.
• Assist with monitoring and managing security measures, including firewalls and data backups.
• Assist with the installation, configuration, and upgrading of hardware and software.
• Provide technical support to employees and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Monitor and maintain network performance while ensuring security and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Spring 2025 bachelor’s graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Applicable industry certification such as Security+, CEH, or CISSP are a plus.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP standards and compliance is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to provide after-hours support as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive base wage.
• Paid time off includes 11 annual holidays, vacation time, sick time, family sick, family death, and personal time.
• Health insurance for individual and family.
• Health Savings Account available.
• Employer provided defined benefit retirement plan.
• 401K plan (both traditional and Roth options) with employer provided discretionary and matching contribution up to 7%.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Additional insurance available including LTD, spouse & child life, supplemental life, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment.
• Potential cell phone stipend.
• Employee Only Lake of Egypt Recreation Area access.

Please complete an online application and send a resume along with references in confidence to:

Southern Illinois Power Cooperative
11543 Lake of Egypt Road
Marion, IL 62959

Email:  bholshouser@sipower.org

Southern Illinois Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.