NorthWestern Energy

Mobile Access Cyber Security Analyst (open to major office locations in Montana & South Dakota)

NorthWestern Energy  •  $65k - $115k/yr  •  Montana (Hybrid)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Mobile Access Cyber Security Analyst

Work Location Open to major office locations in Montana & South Dakota

Pay range $65,000 to $115,000 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect

About this position:

The Cyber Security Analyst provides access to applications, data, and other electronic assets; they educate users on good security practices, ensure data is available, and secure systems and applications to help avoid cyber threats.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ ovre 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

  • 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
  • Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
  • Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
  • Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Paid training opportunities
  • Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

  • Ensure the integrity and security of server environment and confidential information
  • Implement and manage user provisioning and de-provisioning
  • Configure and support applications and appliances for security functions
  • Support corporate email system, as well as relevant enterprise applications
  • Manage and secure company-owned mobile devices, field laptops, and other portable endpoints through enterprise mobility management (EMM/UEM) platforms
  • Develop and maintain mobile security standards for corporate-issued devices, ensuring alignment with company and regulatory policies
  • Train users on good security awareness including firewalls, network access controls, intrusion detection and prevention, wireless networking, mobile access, and anti-virus and malware systems
  • Provide user training and support for secure mobile access, remote connectivity, and endpoint hygiene
  • Research and implement new security systems, devices, and applications
  • Research, manage and implement threat detection and remediation technologies
  • Understand cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures
  • Design and maintain secure mobile integration strategies to support field operations and remote workforce connectivity
  • Proficient in mobile computing strategies
  • Audit security events related to critical services and systems
  • Troubleshoot security, mobility, and complex technical issues
  • Work required hours including evenings and weekends in response to service needs, including participating in on-call rotation
  • Manage security on enterprise systems
  • Travel to meetings, training, and conferences (up to 15% travel per year)
  • All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
  • Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objective

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

  • Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
  • Bachelor's Degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, general computer best practices, and enterprise software systems
  • At least two years of related experience in IT, cybersecurity, or systems administration
  • Experience supporting and securing company-owned mobile devices, laptops, and tablets in an enterprise environment
  • Familiarity with mobile device or unified endpoint management tools
  • Understanding of mobile connectivity, VPN, and conditional access principles for remote and field operations
  • Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)

Requisition #4863

Posting Dates: January 15, 2026 through February 8, 2026

Department/Division: Business Technology/Security

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com

NorthWestern Energy

About NorthWestern Energy

NorthWestern Energy has provided reliable and affordable energy to customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska for more than 100 years. Our company got its start in small communities, providing essential service that allowed them to grow and prosper. Today, we are proud to serve 734,800 residential and business customers with electricity and natural gas.

With roots in the Montana Power Co. and South Dakota-based Northwestern Public Service Co., NorthWestern Energy took its current form in 2002 when the company bought the Montana Power electric and natural gas transmission and distribution system and became a partial owner of Colstrip Unit 4.

Today, the company is a growing, financially sound, investor-owned energy company. Shares in NorthWestern Energy are traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol NWE.

NorthWestern at glance:

Number of employees: 1,533

Number of customer accounts: 734,800

Number of states served: Three, plus Yellowstone National Park

Miles of electric line: 28,310 transmission and distribution

Miles of natural gas line: 9,483 plus storage facilities

Owned electric generation:

Serving our Montana customers: 11 hydroelectric dams, Colstrip Unit 4 (30% ownership), Dave Gates Generating Station (natural gas), Spion Kop wind farm, Two Dot wind farm

Serving our South Dakota operations: Big Stone (23.4% ownership), Coyote I (10.0%), Neal Unit 4 (8.7%), Aberdeen Peaker Plant (natural gas), and Beethoven Wind

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Butte, MT
Year Founded
1916
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