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_**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the_** **_Employee Portal (https://www.myworkday.com/idahopowercompany/d/task/12709$9.htmld) ._

Application Deadline:

11/25/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

\# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

140,504.00 - 169,208.00 Annual

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an _Operational Network Leader_ to join our Power Supply team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

What does an Operational Network Leader do for us?

As a frontline leader, they are responsible for the delivery of a secure, effective, efficient, reliable, and highly available Operational Technology (OT) network and infrastructure. The leader is responsible for actively promoting, managing, and executing OpsNet’s mission and values. They lead a team of employees, providing coaching, mentoring, and development to support individual and team growth. They lead the management of the OpsNet infrastructure and security requirements. They establish team priorities for projects, maintenance, and work management. They ensure team productivity and budgetary accuracy for the area of responsibility.

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

+ Various technical domains with cyber security application and principles

+ High-availability, disaster recovery, and system security practices and procedures

+ Technology, comprehensive, specific, and progressive knowledge related to discipline

+ Utilities and their business environment

+ Processes such as change, problem, and incident management

+ Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis

+ Troubleshooting methodology

+ Detailed problem documentation

Preferred:

+ Project management

+ Technology security concepts

+ Field operations

+ Critical Information Protection (CIP)

+ Budgeting

Skills in:

+ Leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training

+ Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication

+ Vendor management

+ Being organized, detail oriented, and accountable for follow through

+ Excellent customer service

+ Problem solving, effective listening, planning, and organizing

+ Using written documentation to explain highly technical ideas, theory, and procedures to non/less-technical people

+ Maintaining consistent communication, building relationships, and influencing others

Ability to:

+ Lead people in a team environment

+ Work proactively in a team environment with minimum supervision, accept responsibility, and complete tasks in a timely manner

+ Interact effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel, adapt to new situations, and maintain a positive, customer focused attitude

+ Be an adaptable thinker and make excellent decisions weighing multiple factors

+ Maintain exceptional technical performance within area of responsibility

Preferred:

+ Work on multiple tasks/projects simultaneously

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

+ Bachelor's degree in computer information systems, computer science, cyber security, or engineering from an ABET accredited institution

OR

+ An equivalent combination of related education and experience

Experience:

+ Combined 8 years of experience in one or more areas: operational technology, professional IT system administration, IT cyber security, and engineering

+ Demonstrated ability to lead a highly technical team

Preferred:

+ 8 or more years professional IT experience leading high performance teams in a highly regulated, corporate enterprise environment

Licenses & Certifications:

+ Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and will be expected to support and facilitate a workplace culture of dignity and respect. Additionally, they will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Company’s safety culture, event processes, and the accident records of employees in their area of responsibility.

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Competencies:

Communication, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence Essentials, Guiding Team Success, Influencing, Planning and Organizing, Resolving Conflict, Safety Leadership

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_Need Assistance Completing Your Application?_

_Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company:_ **_Phone_** _: 208-388-2965 or_ **_Email_** _:_ [email protected]_

_Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer_

_We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer_ . _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws._

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.

About Us

With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide reliable, affordable, clean energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.

Our nearly 2,000 employees serve more than 600,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West.

We’re working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045 (https://www.idahopower.com/energy-environment/energy/clean-today-cleaner-tomorrow/) . We hope you’ll join us.

Contact Information

Phone: 208-388-2965

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 208-388-6695

Idaho Power Company

Recruiting Office

Boise, ID 83707

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