Senior NERC CIP Compliance Lead

SOLV Energy, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 105,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior CIP Compliance Analyst to lead NERC CIP program efforts, from policy development to audit readiness.

The role involves coordinating audits, driving evidence standards, and mentoring analysts while coordinating across IT, cybersecurity, and operations to strengthen regulatory compliance. The position emphasizes independent initiative, deep CIP knowledge, and the ability to translate requirements into practical actions, with ongoing training and improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/InfoSec or related field.
• 7+ years of experience with NERC CIP compliance and audits.
• Deep knowledge of CIP standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and mentor peers.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day administration of the CIP compliance program.
• Develop and maintain CIP policies, procedures, and controls.
• Manage the compliance task calendar and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal/external audits, certifications, and spot checks.
• Establish and review CIP evidence standards; perform quality reviews.
• Lead risk assessments, gap analyses, and remediation planning.
• Conduct SME interviews to elicit evidence and assess controls.
• Design evidence-gathering strategies for regulatory submission or audit.
• Create and maintain CIP compliance metrics and reporting.
• Escalate issues and drive resolution with leadership.
• Collaborate with IT, Cybersecurity, OCC IT & Operators and others.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Champion tools adoption for monitoring and evidence mgmt.
• Deliver CIP compliance training and awareness programs.
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready and retention compliant.
• Onboard and mentor new team members.

Skills

NERC CIP

Self-starter

Mentoring peers

Audit & self-cert

Regulatory knowledge

Communications

CIP guidance

SOX/NIST familiarity

ICS/OT knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Documentation quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/InfoSec

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior CIP Compliance Analyst to lead NERC CIP program efforts, from policy development to audit readiness.

The role involves coordinating audits, driving evidence standards, and mentoring analysts while coordinating across IT, cybersecurity, and operations to strengthen regulatory compliance. The position emphasizes independent initiative, deep CIP knowledge, and the ability to translate requirements into practical actions, with ongoing training and improvements