Minnkota Power Cooperative

About the Company

Minnkota Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit electric generation and transmission cooperative headquartered in Grand Forks, N.D. Formed in 1940, Minnkota provides wholesale electric energy to 11 member-owner distribution cooperatives located in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. These members serve nearly 150,000 consumer accounts in a 34,500 square-mile area, including many of the region’s homes, farms, schools and businesses. Minnkota is committed to delivering safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible electricity. A key source of electric generation for the Minnkota member-owners is the Milton R. Young Station, a two-unit, lignite coal-based power plant located near the town of Center, N.D. Minnkota’s electric generation portfolio includes energy purchased from three North Dakota wind farms and hydroelectricity purchased from the Garrison Dam in central North Dakota. In order to deliver power, Minnkota operates and maintains a robust set of electric transmission infrastructure, including more than 3,400 miles of transmission line and 260 substations. To learn more, visit our website.

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Company Name

Minnkota Power Cooperative

Job Title

Cybersecurity Analyst I

Job Description

Job title: Cybersecurity Analyst I Role Summary: Perform day‑to‑day security operations to protect information assets, monitor and respond to threats, manage vulnerabilities, support incident response, and maintain cloud and on‑prem security posture in alignment with industry frameworks. Expectations: Achieve objectives set by the Cybersecurity Supervisor, including enhancing cloud security maturity, driving automation, reducing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance readiness. Key Responsibilities: - Monitor SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security platforms for anomalous activity across on‑premises and cloud environments. - Analyze alerts and logs, investigate incidents, document findings, and support root‑cause analysis. - Conduct regular vulnerability assessments on servers, endpoints, applications, and cloud services; prioritize remediation and coordinate patching. - Assist with incident response: detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and forensic analysis. - Monitor and secure cloud platforms (Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, GCP), implement IAM, MFA, and least‑privilege controls. - Support compliance with NERC CIP, CIS Controls, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and other frameworks; aid in audits. - Maintain and optimize security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners). - Research and recommend security solutions, including AI‑driven detection, SOAR, and automation tools. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and document lessons learned. Required Skills: - Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanning tools. - Experience with cloud security tools for Azure, AWS, GCP, or Microsoft 365. - Understanding of patch management, log analysis, and the incident response lifecycle. - Knowledge of NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and NERC CIP frameworks. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability. - Familiarity with SOAR, AI‑driven detection, and security automation. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent. - Valid driver’s license. - Minimum 2+ years of experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or related cybersecurity function.

Grand forks, United states

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Junior

29-12-2025