Compliance and Operations Analyst – TMS, NERC CIP (Contract, Hybrid)

Peyton Resource Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Peyton Resource Group is seeking a Compliance and Operations Analyst in Dallas to support daily OT and Transmission Management System operations. You will maintain NERC CIP compliance documentation, monitor regulatory cybersecurity requirements, and drive continuous improvement across processes to reduce risk and improve readiness.

Collaborating with Operations, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders, you will plan changes securely, assist with vulnerability and patch management, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience supporting regulated operational technology (OT), transmission operations, cybersecurity, compliance, or related utility environments.
• Knowledge of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and their application within electric utility environments.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and managing policies, plans, procedures, standards, and compliance documentation.
• Understanding of Transmission Management Systems (TMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Operational Technology (OT), or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, including vulnerability management, patch management, access management, and configuration management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, compliance gaps, and process improvement opportunities.
• Experience coordinating activities across technical teams, compliance personnel, business stakeholders, and leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused communications.
• Knowledge of change management processes and the ability to support secure and compliant implementation of operational changes.

Responsibilities

• Support daily OT and TMS operations.
• Maintain NERC CIP compliance docs and evidence.
• Monitor and ensure regulatory cybersecurity requirements.
• Analyze processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with operations, cybersecurity, and stakeholders on secure changes.
• Assist with vulnerability management, patch management, and baseline configuration monitoring.
• Ensure cybersecurity and compliance controls remain effective.
• Assist audits and evidence management.

Skills

NERC CIP

OT security

Policy management

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits support

Documentation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Job description

The Compliance and Operations Analyst is responsible for:

• Support daily operational activities within the Transmission Management System (TMS) environment.


• Maintain and enhance NERC CIP compliance documentation, including policies, plans, procedures, and evidence repositories.


• Monitor and support compliance with applicable NERC CIP, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements.


• Analyze operational and compliance processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, standardization, risk reduction, and regulatory readiness.


• Partner with Operations, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to plan, review, and implement changes in a secure, reliable, and compliant manner.


• Support vulnerability management, patch management, and baseline configuration monitoring activities.


• Ensure cybersecurity and compliance controls remain effective and aligned with regulatory and organizational requirements.


• Assist with internal and external audits, including compliance evidence management and audit support activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.


• 5+ years of experience supporting regulated operational technology (OT), transmission operations, cybersecurity, compliance, or related utility environments.


• Knowledge of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and their application within electric utility environments.


• Experience developing, maintaining, and managing policies, plans, procedures, standards, and compliance documentation.


• Understanding of Transmission Management Systems (TMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Operational Technology (OT), or other critical infrastructure environments.


• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, including vulnerability management, patch management, access management, and configuration management.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, compliance gaps, and process improvement opportunities.


• Experience coordinating activities across technical teams, compliance personnel, business stakeholders, and leadership.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused communications.


• Knowledge of change management processes and the ability to support secure and compliant implementation of operational changes.