NERC CIP Security Analyst

MWResource, Inc.; Eagleville (PA); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 86,788; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Job summary

MWResource, Inc. is seeking a CIP Compliance professional to support development, coordination, monitoring, and communication of NERC CIP standards.

The role involves coordination with NERC, Reliability First, and regional bodies, plus documenting and auditing compliance across the enterprise. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in CIP-related work, strong analytical and writing abilities, and a proactive approach to risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with CIP standards.
• 5+ years of experience developing or managing work instructions.
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities with written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting compliance in regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in compilation, preparation, and analysis of evidence related to CIP standards.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, determine solutions, and support CIP investigations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve risks and remedial actions.
• Participate in audits and reviews to ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards.
• Update compliance tools and maintain documentation library.

Skills

CIP standards

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Job description

JOB-2381

Hybrid - Thursdays on-site

Duration: 9 months

Overview

The CIP Compliance Department is responsible for assisting in the development, coordination, monitoring, and communication of all applicable Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards that are developed by the North American Reliability Council (NERC). Team members support this mission through key activities in the following areas:

• NERC Coordination
• Reliability First Coordination
• SERC Reliability Corporation Coordination
• Standards Tracking/Development
• Compliance Coordination
• Evidence Gathering
• Compliance and Controls Assessments
• Spot Checks
• Regional Audits

Essential Functions

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on work assignments. These assignments are broad in nature involving the compilation, preparation, and analysis of evidence in relation to CIP Standards.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, determine possible solutions and draw valid conclusions to assist in the CIP investigation process.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure resolution of identified risks and remedial actions.
• Participate in recurring audits to ensure the company's compliance with the NERC CIP Reliability Standards.
• Conduct a review of new or revised standards, procedures or policies to identify changes needed to ensure continued compliance.
• Support company personnel in the development of new processes or reports supporting continued compliance.
• Participate in standards reviews and develop recommendations providing guidance on NERC CIP Reliability Standards to company personnel.
• Prepare the company for NERC and Regional Compliance Audits, Spot Checks, and Self-Certifications.
• Update compliance tools, track effort and progress of audits and investigations, and manage library of compliance documentation.
• Participate in strengthening the company’s controls for those requirements where a non‑compliance could cause a significant reliability, financial or reputational impact.

Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of experience with and working knowledge of CIP standards.
• 5+ years of experience developing or managing implementation of work level instructions.
• Must possess demonstrated abilities of effective analytical and reasoning capabilities, refined verbal skills, refined writing skills, and presentation skills. Candidate must also possess the ability to effectively present information to peers and company leadership.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, determine possible solutions and draw valid conclusions to assist in the CIP investigation process.
• Prior experience conducting analysis and supporting compliance in a regulatory environment.
• Prior Energy industry experience preferred.

Benefits

The base pay range for this role is $50 - $63 per Hour.

MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.