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Title: Manager of NERC Compliance
Company: Discussed over phone call
Location: (Remote - Eastern or Central Time preferred)
Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months)
Start Date: 1/19
Interview Process: 2 rounds

Overview

Client is seeking a Manager of NERC Compliance to lead and enhance its Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance program. This individual will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with NERC CIP cybersecurity standards (CIP-002 through CIP-014) and will partner cross-functionally with IT, OT, cybersecurity, engineering, and operations teams to support audits, implement controls, and foster a strong compliance culture across critical infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the organization's NERC CIP compliance program, ensuring alignment with all applicable CIP standards

• Interpret and operationalize CIP-002 through CIP-014, including asset identification, access controls, incident response, and change management

• Partner with IT, OT, cybersecurity, engineering, and operations teams to implement and maintain compliance controls

• Lead internal and external audits, spot checks, and self-certifications

• Conduct gap assessments, root-cause analysis, and drive corrective action plans

• Develop, implement, and maintain CIP policies, procedures, tools, and internal controls

• Provide leadership and guidance to compliance staff and cross-functional stakeholders

• Serve as a subject matter expert on NERC CIP requirements and regulatory expectations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related discipline

• 7+ years of IT/OT and cybersecurity experience

• Minimum of 3 years dedicated to NERC CIP compliance

• 2+ years leading teams or managing functional compliance projects

• Deep working knowledge of NERC CIP standards CIP-002 through CIP-014

• Strong audit experience and regulatory documentation skills

• Technical understanding of OT environments, SCADA systems, and cybersecurity controls

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CISA, or NERC Certified Compliance Professional (NCCP)

• Experience within power generation, transmission & distribution, utilities, renewables, or energy storage

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering Management, or related field

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