Physical Security Compliance Consultant

PDS Inc, LLC; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Inc. is seeking an experienced Physical Security Specialist to serve as the SME for NERC CIP-006, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and standards across BES Cyber Systems and critical facilities.

You will conduct risk assessments and design, review, and validate controls such as perimeter security, access control, and CCTV systems. You will collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, engineering, and facilities teams to align physical and cyber security requirements, evaluate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in physical security within the energy sector.
• Direct, hands-on experience with NERC CIP-006, including implementation and audit support.
• Strong understanding of NERC CIP standards and their application to BES environments.
• Experience performing physical security assessments at operational energy facilities.
• Knowledge of access control systems, CCTV, alarms, and perimeter security technologies.
• Experience working in regulated environments with formal compliance and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work independently and consult with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for NERC CIP-006 and ensure compliance with standards and audits.
• Conduct physical security risk assessments for BES Cyber Systems and critical facilities.
• Design, review, and validate physical security controls (perimeter security, access control, CCTV, intrusion).
• Develop and maintain physical security plans, procedures, and evidence for audits.
• Support NERC compliance audits, self-certifications, spot checks, and mitigation activities.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, engineering, and facilities teams to align security requirements.
• Evaluate third-party/vendor physical security solutions for compliance and fit.
• Provide guidance on incident response, access management, and monitoring.
• Stay current on NERC standards and industry best practices.

Job description

Compensation: 70-100/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for NERC CIP-006, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and audit requirements.
• Conduct physical security risk assessments for BES Cyber Systems and critical facilities, including substations, control rooms, data centers, and generation sites.
• Design, review, and validate physical security controls, including: Perimeter security (fencing, barriers, gates) Access control systems (badging, biometrics) Video surveillance (CCTV, monitoring, retention) Intrusion detection and alarm systems
• Develop and maintain physical security plans, procedures, and evidence required for NERC audits.
• Support NERC compliance audits, self-certifications, spot checks, and mitigation activities.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, engineering, and facilities teams to align physical and cyber security requirements.
• Evaluate third-party/vendor physical security solutions for compliance and operational fit.
• Provide guidance on incident response, access management, and physical security monitoring.
• Stay current on NERC standards, regulatory updates, and industry best practices in critical infrastructure protection.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in physical security within the energy sector (electric utility, power generation, transmission, or energy infrastructure).
• Direct, hands-on experience with NERC CIP-006, including implementation and audit support.
• Strong understanding of NERC CIP standards and their application to BES environments.
• Experience performing physical security assessments at operational energy facilities.
• Knowledge of access control systems, CCTV, alarms, and perimeter security technologies.
• Experience working in regulated environments with formal compliance and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work independently and consult with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with additional NERC CIP standards (e.g., CIP-005, CIP-007, CIP-010, CIP-011).
• Background in substation security, control center security, or generation plant security.
• Certifications such as: CPP (Certified Protection Professional) PSP (Physical Security Professional) CISSP or other security-related certifications.
• Experience supporting incident investigations or regulatory findings remediation.
• Familiarity with DOE, TSA, or DHS critical infrastructure guidance.

PDSINC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.