DATE: January Applicants: IT Security Administrator Position location: Fargo Headquarters. Linda Otterson Manager/Human Resources

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1 DATE: January 2016 TO: FROM: RE: Applicants: IT Security Administrator Position location: Fargo Headquarters Linda Otterson Manager/Human Resources Application Packet Your opportunities: There are amazing opportunities to use your talents and expand your skills in an ever-changing environment which supports critical infrastructure. The IT Security Administrator will manage corporate IPS, firewalls, endpoint security systems, VPN/remote access, access control, mobile devices, and other security resources. You will secure and protect corporate information resources, and promote a culture of information security through employee awareness training. Enclosed/attached is a job specification/information sheet for your review. If you are interested in applying for this position, please carefully review and complete in your own handwriting the enclosed application for employment. We are also requesting that the following information be returned with the completed application: cover letter resume copy of your educational transcript(s) The completed application packet must be received at Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc Fargo Headquarters ( nd Street S., Suite 200, Fargo, ND) by 2:00 pm on Monday, February 29, This is a regular full-time employment position. Excellent benefit package. Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc. is a not-for-profit, customer owned electric distribution system serving 39,000 members in all or parts of a ten-county area in southeastern North Dakota. Our headquarters office is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and we have service centers in Kindred, Fargo, Valley City, Lisbon and Arthur. We are an Equal opportunity provider and employer. As indicated in the employment application, Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc. is a tobacco free work environment participates in a drug and alcohol testing program (pre-employment test required). A background check, including a full credit report, will be conducted with an employment offer. Please call ( ) or (lotterson@kwh.com) if you have any questions or concerns. And thank you for your interest in employment at CCEC. This Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decision without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran, or disability status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Cooperative depends on your qualifications.

2 CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. Fargo, North Dakota IT SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR Job Specification January 2016 PURPOSE OF POSTION: Prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information resources. Use risk management to identify vulnerabilities and threats to information resources, and determine countermeasures which reduce risk to an acceptable level. Evaluate, recommend, implement, monitor, and maintain the administrative, technical, and physical controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information resources at Cass County Electric Cooperative. Promote a Culture of Information Security at Cass County Electric Cooperative. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications: Education: Associate s degree in an Information Technology related field from an accredited institution Preferred Qualifications: Skills and Experience: You will be an Ideal candidate if you have these qualifications. Preference will be given for any of the following skills and/or experience: Experience or training with a strong understanding of the following: o Network protocols, such as TCP/IP o Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model o Secure network infrastructure design, including telephony o Secure network routing and switch configuration o Secure Windows Server configuration o Active Directory and Group Policy administration o PowerShell and command line network commands Ability to: o maintain confidentiality o work collaboratively to accomplish goals as a member of a team o self-start and manage duties as assigned on an independent basis Good communication skills

3 Qualities that will make you stand out: At least 3 years of experience in Network Administration Experience in IT security with a working knowledge of tools like nmap and Nexpose scan engine Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification CISSP-style training Working knowledge of o Microsoft Office365 o Critical Security Controls o PCI DSS Experience with the following: o SonicWALL firewalls o Palo Alto firewalls o Aventail SSL VPN o RSA Authentication Manager o IDS/IPS and Syslog o KACE K1000 and K2000 systems management utilities Outstanding customer service skills, including passion to serve well, and patience when working with non-technical users Genius analytical, problem identification, troubleshooting, and creative problem solving abilities WORKING CONDITION: Normal office working conditions with regular office hours. Overtime may at times be required. JOB LOCATION: CCEC Headquarters nd St S, Fargo ND, SALARY RANGE: $5177 per month based upon background and experience CLOSING DATE: February 29, 2016, 2:00 pm - completed application must be returned to Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc, (February 24, 2016 last day to request application packet)

4 nd Street S., Suite 200 Fargo, ND APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc. places great emphasis on customer service, teamwork, problem solving, and innovation. We look for people who exemplify these qualities and are willing to work hard for our membership. Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc. is a tobacco free work environment and participates in a drug and alcohol testing program. THIS AREA FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Please DO NOT COMPLETE Name: Date Application Received: 2016 Position: IT SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR Revised 2015 CCEC Employment Application -1

5 CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. an equal opportunity employer. All portions of this application pertaining to you must be completed in your own handwriting. If you are unable to fulfill this request please contact our Human Resource department. We appreciate the time you spend in filling in the application form. Along with the completed application, please submit a cover letter, resume, and college/technical school transcript(s). Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons. The Cooperative, in accordance with state and federal laws, does not discriminate on basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical/mental disabilities or veteran's status. The Cooperative is also required by law, by virtue of its contract(s) with the federal government to take affirmative action to employ women, minorities, otherwise qualified disabled individuals and Vietnam Era/disabled veterans. Information obtained from the questions asked on this application form or orally requested will not be used for discriminatory purposes. This application is current for sixty (60) days only. PLEASE PRINT FILL OUT APPLICATION COMPLETELY ANSWER EVERY QUESTION DO NOT USE "REFER TO RESUME" SIGN AND DATE THE APPLICATION PERSONAL DATA.. Date Application Completed: Name: last first middle initial Address: street city state zip code Telephone #: home work other If necessary, best time to call you at home is May we contact you at work? yes no address: CCEC Employment Application -2

6 Are you authorized to work in the United States?... yes no Indicate how you are authorized: U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident other, please specify As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of employment eligibility and identify in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of If you are under 18 and it is required, can you provide a work permit?... yes no If no, please explain Are you related, by blood or marriage, to any existing employee of the Cooperative or a present member of the Board of Directors... yes no (A list of present employees and directors will be provided, if necessary.) If yes, state the name and relationship List any friends or acquaintances presently working for the Cooperative: EMPLOYMENT DESIRED. Position applying for Wage/Salary desired $ Have you ever been employed here before?... yes no If yes, when position of Have you ever submitted an application here before?... yes no If yes, when position of Type of employment desired:... full-time part-time temporary seasonal Date available for work... Are you able to meet the attendance requirements of the position?... Are you willing to work overtime if required?... yes no yes no If no, please explain Will you work nights? yes no Weekends? yes no Holidays? yes no Will you work after hours call out duty and on-call assignments if job requires?... yes no Will you travel if the job requires it?... yes no Do you have a valid driver's license?... yes no _ In what state(s) do you possess a valid and current driver's license CCEC Employment Application -3

7 EDUCATION HISTORY. High School Name: City/State: Years Completed: Did you graduate: yes or no Activities, Organizations; Electives: _ College, Technical, Business or Other Schools List last four(4) schools attended, starting with the most recent; list number of years completed; indicate degree or diploma earned, if any; major field of study; minor field of study (if applicable). Institute: City/State: Bachelor s Associate s Technical/Trade Certificate Other: Area(s) of study: Activities, Committees or Organizations: Institute: City/State: Bachelor s Associate s Technical/Trade Certificate Other: Area(s) of study: Activities, Committees or Organizations: Institute: City/State: Bachelor s Associate s Technical/Trade Certificate Other: Area(s) of study: Activities, Committees or Organizations: CCEC Employment Application -4

8 MILITARY HISTORY Have you ever served in the U.S. Armed Forces?... yes no If yes, branch of the service Active duty: from to Did you receive any type of education, training and/or work experience relevant to the job you are applying for while in the military?. yes no If yes, please explain: REFERENCES List name and telephone number of three (3) business/work references that are not related to you and are not previous supervisors. If not applicable, list three (3) school or personal references that are not related to you. Name: Occupation: Telephone: How do you know this person? Years Known: Name: Occupation: Telephone: How do you know this person? Years Known: Name: Occupation: Telephone: How do you know this person? Years Known: CCEC Employment Application -5

9 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Provide the following information for your current and past employers, assignments or volunteer activities, starting with the most recent (use additional sheets if necessary). Explain any gaps in employment in comment section below. Employer: Telephone #: City/State: Immediate Supervisor: Dates Employed: From: / / To: / / Hourly Rate/Salary: Starting $ per Final $ per May we contact this employer for a reference? yes no later Job Title: Reason for Leaving: Responsibilities: Employer: Telephone #: City/State: Immediate Supervisor: Dates Employed: From: / / To: / / Hourly Rate/Salary: Starting $ per Final $ per May we contact this employer for a reference? yes no later Job Title: Reason for Leaving: Responsibilities: Employer: Telephone #: City/State: Immediate Supervisor: Dates Employed: From: / / To: / / Hourly Rate/Salary: Starting $ per Final $ per May we contact this employer for a reference? yes no later Job Title: Reason for Leaving: Responsibilities: CCEC Employment Application -6

10 Employer: Telephone #: City/State: Immediate Supervisor: Dates Employed: From: / / To: / / Hourly Rate/Salary: Starting $ per Final $ per May we contact this employer for a reference? yes no later Job Title: Reason for Leaving: Responsibilities: Comments: Including explanation of any gaps in employment Indicate areas of knowledge or experience. (one for knowledge - two for experience.) Personal Computer --Indicate Software: Partner NISC IVUE Excel Word Access Office Outlook Windows 7 Keyboard w.p.m Social Media Experience: Web Design Graphic Design Blogs Twitter Facebook Meeting Planning Budgeting Analytical and/or Teamwork Skills Public Speaking Switchboard Handling Consumer Concerns Collecting Consumer Accounts Basic Electricity Electrical Safety Load Management Systems Line Construction Underground Experience primary secondary Hotline Work, primary secondary Radio Communication and Operation Pole Climbing Transformer Banks Pole Inspection Warehousing Work Orders Computer Inventory Methods Material Control Electrical Mapping System Load Switching Meter Reading Connecting/Disconnecting Meters Tree Trimming Brush Clearing Electric/Gas Welding Automotive Maintenance Commercial Motor Vehicle Experience CCEC Employment Application -7

11 Skills and Qualifications List any organizations which you are or have been a member of and feel are relevant to your ability to perform the job. Include special certification, training, or certificates, as well as any professional, trade, business, or civic association and any office held. (You may exclude those activities, etc., which indicate your union status, race, creed, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, religion, citizenship or disability) Summarize any special training, skills, licenses and/or certificates that may qualify you as being able to perform job-related functions in the position for which you are applying: CCEC Employment Application -8

12 APPLICATION FORM DISCLAIMER Please read carefully I certify that the information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts called for is cause for dismissal at any time without any previous notice. I authorize the investigation of all matters contained in this application and hereby give the Cooperative permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others regarding work record, work habits, and work performance. I authorize a complete background check, if requested. I hereby release the Cooperative from any liability as a result of such contact. I understand that if I am offered employment, I will be an at-will employee of Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc., I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of the Cooperative, and understand that my employment and compensation can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of the Cooperative, or myself. I further understand that no person is authorized to make any representation contrary to the above statement unless such representation is in writing and approved by the Board of Directors. I further understand that after a job position has been offered, continued employment may be based on the successful passing of job-related physical examinations. And I authorize Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc. to investigate my background thoroughly, including a full credit report, and agree to assist in such investigation. I release and hold harmless, promise not to claim damages from any of my prior employers listed in this application for providing information. I also understand that employment may be conditioned upon an investigation into criminal convictions on record with local, State or Federal law enforcement authorities. I understand that (1) the Cooperative has a Drug and Alcohol Policy that provides for preemployment testing as well as testing after employment; (2) consent to and compliance with such Policy is a condition of my employment; and (3) continued employment is based on the successful passing of testing under such Policy. I also understand that the Cooperative has a tobacco free work environment. Neither the acceptance of this application by Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc., nor the subsequent entry into any type of employment relationship, either in the position applied for or any other position, and regardless of the contents of employee handbooks, personnel manuals, benefits plans, policy statements, and the like as they may exist from time to time, or other Cooperative practices, shall serve to create an actual or implied contract of employment, to confer any right to remain an employee of Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc., or otherwise to change in any respect the employment-at-will relationship between it and the undersigned. Both the undersigned and Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc., may end the employment relationship at any time, without specified notice or reason. If employed, I understand that the Cooperative may unilaterally change or revise their benefits, policies, and procedures. I have read, understand, and agree to the above. Signature of Applicant Date of Application This Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decision without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran, or disability status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Cooperative depends on your qualifications. Thank you for completing this application and for your interest in Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc. CCEC Employment Application -9

13 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICANT DATA April 2015 Cass County Electric Cooperative, Inc., is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of Cass County Electric Cooperative, Inc., to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status or handicap. The information requested below is used to determine equal employment opportunity efforts to reach all segments of the population, consistent with Federal equal employment opportunity laws. Responses to these questions are voluntary. This information will not affect our decision to hire or not hire you. This form will not be maintained in your application or personnel file, and will not be seen or considered by the person(s) deciding whether or not to hire you or by any person in the chain of command for the position for which you are applying. Again, completion of this form is voluntary. There will be not impact on your application if you choose not to answer any of these questions. Thank you for helping us to provide better service. Name Application Date / / Job Applied for New Hire Internal Application Protected Veteran Status: Protected Veteran Not a Protected Veteran Do not wish to Identify Sex: Male Female Referral Source: CCEC Internet Site employment Private Employment Web Site/Agency Other Internet Site Educational/Technical Institution Personnel agency Executive recruiter Newspaper Friend / relative working at CCEC Internal posting Federal/State/Local job information center Other (specify) Do not wish to Identify Race/Ethnicity: (Please check one of the descriptions below corresponding to the ethnic group with which you identify.) White (Not Hispanic or Latino): A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa. Hispanic or Latino: A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. Black or African American: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands. Asian: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand and Vietnam. American Indian or Alaska Native: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment. Two or more races: All persons who identify with more than one of the above five races. Do not wish to Identify