Principal, NERC Cybersecurity Compliance (CIP)

Invenergy LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC is seeking a Principal based in Chicago to provide advanced OT/IT and cyber security expertise supporting regulatory compliance across physical and electronic domains.

The role emphasizes internal controls, policy advocacy, and training, with a hybrid schedule aligning in-office work Mon-Thu and remote on Fridays when possible. Requires 10+ years IT/OT and 5+ years NERC CIP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Cyber Security or related field with engineering/power focus.
• 10+ years IT/OT and cyber security experience.
• 5+ years direct NERC CIP program experience.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance.
• Willingness to travel 5-10%.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end planning and execution of assigned deliverables.
• Provide OT/IT cyber security guidance for compliance fitness.
• Support NERC CIP policies, procedures, and training.
• Develop and deliver NERC training to internal and external teams.
• Oversee internal controls and policy advocacy.
• Benchmark to stay aware of cyber security developments.
• Answer queries requiring advanced technology knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IT/OT cyber security

NERC CIP

Regulatory compliance

Critical thinking

Multitask under pressure

Discretion with confidential info

Diplomacy with stakeholders

SharePoint & KPI tools

Firewall & networking

Travel 5-10%

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS/Cyber Security

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview

Based out of our downtown Chicago office, the Principal will provide advanced OT/IT and cyber security technical knowledge to support the execution of reliability regulatory compliance assignments addressing physical and electronic cyber security. Additionally, this person will apply the extensive acumen required to enhance internal controls, to advance Standards/Policy advocacy, and to curate training.

This functional specialist role does not include direct reports.

Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.

Responsibilities

• Independently drive end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of assigned deliverables supporting program continuous improvement, internal controls and policy/rule advocacy.
• Provide information and operational technology, cyber security, networking, and SCADA proficiency guidance in relation to the compliance fitness.
• Support RTO/ISO and NERC Medium/High Impact performance demonstration obligations.
• Oversee the maintenance of Invenergy NERC CIP policies, procedures, and job aides.
• Develop and deliver NERC training to internal support groups and external stakeholders
• Maintain awareness of emerging utility industry and cyber security developments through benchmarking
• Answering specific queries and providing guidance requiring an advanced technology knowledge base.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related discipline with an engineering/power system focus
• 10+ years of demonstrated IT/OT and cyber security technical acumen application
• 5+ years of direct NERC CIP program implementation experience
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve complex problems with limited managerial oversight.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain high performance under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information
• Diplomacy skills necessary to effectively navigate complex regulatory processes with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex technical regulatory requirements into actionable business guidance
• Proficient in the use of MS SharePoint and KPI Applications
• Proficient in firewall, networking, and vulnerability scan technologies
• Willingness to travel between 5-10%
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Knowledge of NERC rules and framework, highly preferred
• Desired Certifications: CISSP, CISM, and CISA
• Advanced organizational, presentation/facilitation, verbal, and written communication skills

Base Pay

$144,000.00 - $180,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 25% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.