Cybersecurity Commissioning Specialist (CxCYB)

Energy Resilience Partners, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Resilience Partners, LLC is seeking a Senior Engineer/IT staff member to independently commission cybersecurity for Fort Buchanan microgrid. The role requires strong testing of design, implementation, and verification across field and remote work. Expect hybrid work with on-site testing in Puerto Rico and U.S.

document prep. Contingent employment through an independent Commissioning Firm. Ideal candidates have 5+ years inspecting cybersecurity systems, DoD RMF/STIG experience, and

Qualifications

• At least 5 years inspecting and testing cybersecurity systems.
• Experience with DoD RMF, DISA STIG/SRG, vulnerability assessment, and hardening of networks/devices.
• Willingness to travel to Puerto Rico for field commissioning.
• Current relevant certifications maintained throughout assignment.

Responsibilities

• Review cybersecurity design, STIG/SRG applicability, inventories, interconnections, account controls, hardening, backups, logging, and test procedures.
• Develop or review pre-functional and functional cybersecurity test checklists.
• Witness scans and tests, record issues, verify corrective actions and retesting.
• Coordinate with Cybersecurity SME, CxC, controls/network teams, Government stakeholders, and OEMs.
• Support readiness certification, final commissioning reporting, turnover, and post-construction verification.

Skills

Cybersecurity testing

Independent commissioning

RMF expertise

Travel readiness

Education

Security certifications

Tools

RMF

DISA STIG/SRG

Vulnerability assessment

Industrial control systems

Job description

FBMG-023 | Fort Buchanan Microgrid | Contingent opportunity

WORK LOCATION: HYBRID - remote document/test preparation; ON ISLAND for independent inspection, scanning, functional tests, retest, and turnover

• REQUISITION: FBMG-023


• CSS CAM LCAT: 640 - Senior Engineer/IT Staff Member (Cybersecurity Commissioning)


• DUTY LOCATION: United States remote/hybrid with Fort Buchanan field testing


• WORK ARRANGEMENT: HYBRID - remote document/test preparation; ON ISLAND for independent inspection, scanning, functional tests, retest, and turnover


• REPORTS TO: Lead Commissioning Specialist through independent Commissioning Firm


• EMPLOYMENT: Contingent specialist pipeline; must be Commissioning Firm employee


• REQUIREMENT BASIS: SOLICITATION-MANDATED employee of independent Commissioning Firm

About ERP and the Project

Energy Resilience Partners, LLC (ERP) is a tribally led SBA 8(a) federal contractor advancing energy resilience and mission assurance. ERP is developing a contingent project team for the Fort Buchanan installation-level microgrid in Puerto Rico. The work includes diesel generation, medium-voltage distribution, microgrid controls, protective relaying, fuel infrastructure, fiber communications, optional BESS, integration of existing renewable generation, and full system commissioning.

Position Summary

Provide independent commissioning assurance that microgrid and facility control-system cybersecurity requirements are implemented, tested, documented, corrected, and ready for turnover. This role is distinct from the Contractor Cybersecurity SME and must remain within the independent Commissioning Firm.

What You Will Do

• Review cybersecurity design, STIG/SRG applicability, inventories, interconnections, account controls, hardening, backups, logging, and test procedures.


• Develop or independently review cybersecurity pre-functional and functional test checklists.


• Witness scans and tests, evaluate evidence, record issues, verify corrective actions, and confirm retesting.


• Coordinate with the Cybersecurity SME, CxC, controls/network teams, CQC, Government stakeholders, and OEMs while preserving independent judgment.


• Support readiness certification, final commissioning reporting, turnover, and post-construction verification.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years inspecting and testing cybersecurity systems, including two projects of similar size and complexity.


• Experience with DoD RMF, DISA STIG/SRG, vulnerability assessment, network/device hardening, and industrial or facility control systems.


• Ability to be employed by the independent Commissioning Firm and travel to Puerto Rico for field commissioning.


• Current relevant certifications maintained throughout the assignment and no disqualifying recent disciplinary action.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CISM, CASP+, CGRC, GIAC ICS/OT, ISA/IEC 62443, or comparable credentials.


• Microgrid, PLC/SCADA, CMMC, NIST SP 800-82/53/171, and USACE experience.

Field, Travel and Employment Conditions

• This is a contingent opportunity dependent on contract award/NTP, project funding, final staffing authorization, Government acceptance when required, and successful installation-access processing.


• When on site, work may involve tropical heat and humidity, rain, uneven terrain, stairs/ladders, construction noise, required PPE, and extended, weekend, outage, emergency, or alternate-shift hours.


• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, follow drug-free workplace and conduct requirements, and protect FCI/CUI using only authorized systems and procedures.


• ERP encourages applications from qualified Native American, Puerto Rican, veteran, military-spouse, disabled, and local candidates. ERP provides equal employment opportunity consistent with applicable law.

Application Materials

• Resume showing month/year dates, employer, role, project scope/value, client, and personal responsibilities.


• Copies of required current licenses/certifications with expiration dates.


• Comparable-project list and references where requested, Puerto Rico availability, earliest mobilization date, and requested employment/consulting arrangement.