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NERC CIP Compliance Consultant

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Job Title: NERC CIP Compliance Consultant
Location: Remote / On-site (as needed)
Contract Type: W2 Consultant / Contract

Overview:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive NERC CIP Compliance Consultant to support Program Owners in driving a culture of compliance and ensuring the effective implementation of NERC CIP standards across IT-owned assets. This role is critical in maintaining continuous compliance, supporting audit readiness, and enhancing program maturity through strategic process improvements and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the implementation and sustainment of IT-owned CIP requirements.
  • Support internal readiness assessments and mock audits in collaboration with the NCO.
  • Help define and refine control objectives, metrics, and escalation protocols.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of compliance documentation and evidence.
  • Identify and resolve systemic compliance gaps and support mitigation planning.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and track roadmaps for PNC mitigations.
  • Coordinate with the NERC Training Office to develop training content and ensure SME availability.
  • Monitor program execution, metrics, and control effectiveness via dashboards and reports.
  • Support process design, enhancement, and alignment with evolving NERC standards.
  • Provide insights on new or changing standards and their cross-standard impacts.
  • Participate in settlement agreement activities and ensure compliance obligations are met.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience with NERC CIP standards and compliance programs.
  • Strong understanding of IT systems and cybersecurity controls in regulated environments.
  • Experience supporting audits, developing compliance documentation, and managing evidence.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to analyze complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable processes.

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Job ID: JOB-241680
Publish Date: 21 May 2025

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