COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Santee Cooper; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Santee Cooper is seeking a Compliance Specialist II/III to support EMS cybersecurity and CIP compliance across Windows and Linux systems. The role includes administering change management, access control, and asset protection practices within the EMS and related networks.

The position emphasizes documentation, audit preparation, and incident response coordination to ensure regulatory adherence and system integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associate degree with required experience, or HS diploma with more years.
• Knowledge of Checkpoint and Cisco devices; TCP/IP, Ethernet, DNP, ICCP.
• Experience with Windows OS, malware prevention, patching, firewalls, vulnerability tools.
• Experience with Windows Server/Workstation and Red Hat Linux; CISSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hardware/software for EMS platforms and regional systems.
• Install/maintain workstations, servers, devices, and infrastructure.
• Manage data warehouse, data server, and log servers.
• Lead for securing Cyber Assets and systems.
• Administer Change Management Tracking System and access control.
• Serve as SME for CIP compliance discussions and audits.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

System monitoring

Cybersecurity compliance

Documentation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Checkpoint

Cisco equipment

Tripwire Log Center

Red Hat Linux Servers

Windows Server/Workstation

Job description

Position Description

• Provides admin, support, and cybersecurity services for Operation Support Systems. Evaluates and analyze systems requirements and implements technical solutions relating to Santee Cooper's Energy Management System (EMS), including external supporting networks. Administers fulfillment of compliance objectives with NERC requirements on all subject systems, including generating, compiling, and reviewing evidence and policies, procedures, and guidelines. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to subject matter expert and support representative for technologies and process for access control, Windows/Linux operating systems, patch management, systems permissions, network monitoring, performance assessments. Strong documentation, attention to detail, and change management skills are major components for this position. Additional duties include system monitoring, server support functions, backup/restoration activities, log/alert reviews.
  
• Maintains all hardware/ software necessary for networking and functionality of EMS Platforms and Regional Water Systems responsible systems.
• Maintains and/or installs workstations, servers, appliances, supporting devices, infrastructure, etc.
• Maintains local data warehouse, data server and log servers.
• Serves as lead for securing and protecting Cyber Assets and systems.
• Acts as the administrator of the Change Management Tracking System, access control, inventory management, baseline management, and information protection systems.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all aforementioned items for CIP compliance discussions, meetings, audit preparation activities, audits, and mitigation plans.
  

Essential Job Tasks

• Maintains all hardware/ software necessary for networking and functionality of EMS Platforms and Regional Water Systems responsible systems.
• Maintains and/or installs workstations, servers, appliances, supporting devices, infrastructure, etc.
• Maintains local data warehouse, data server and log servers.
• Serves as lead for securing and protecting Cyber Assets and systems.
• Acts as the administrator of the Change Management Tracking System, access control, inventory management, baseline management, and information protection systems.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all aforementioned items for CIP compliance discussions, meetings, audit preparation activities, audits, and mitigation plans.
  

Position Requirements

Compliance Specialist III

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering + 2 years experience or Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering + 4 years experience or High School Diploma/GED + 6 years experience.
• Must have knowledge of Checkpoint and Cisco equipment; communications protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, DNP, ICCP); network troubleshooting; system performance monitoring and improvements, and management systems.
• Must have experience with Windows operating systems, malware preventions, system backup/restoration applications, firewalls, vulnerability scanning tools, patching deployment.
• Experience and an operational understanding of the following will be fundamental to this position: Windows Server/Workstation, Red Hat Linux Servers, Checkpoint SmartDashboard, Tripwire Log Center/Enterprise.
• Certificated Information System Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent security certification is highly preferred to advance in this career path.
  

Compensation Information

$104,620 - $130,770 (min. - mid.)

Compliance Specialist II

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering + 1 year experience or High School Diploma/GED + 4 years experience.
  

Compensation Information

$84,180 - $105,210 (min. - mid.)