Job Description

We are currently seeking NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance specialists at all levels.  Flexible relocation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of activities and the collection of data to maintain corporate compliance with mandated cyber security regulations, particularly cyber security regulations associated with the North American Electric Reliability (NERC) Corporation


• Review the implementation, documentation, testing and monitoring of security solutions and associated security compliance regulations


• Assist in the development, review and update of appropriate policy, and procedure to maintain corporate compliance with mandated cyber security regulations, particularly cyber security regulations associated with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation


• Assist in the development of processes to identify, quantify, analyze, and report on NERC CIP compliance status


• Interact and coordinate with appropriate business unit resources for audit participation


• Participate in client auditing activities performed for NERC CIP compliance verification; develop a system of associated metrics for periodic reporting


• Provide assistance to appropriate Nexant business units and stakeholders as it relates to NERC CIP compliance activities and requirements for demonstrating compliance with mandated cyber security regulations

Job Qualifications

Job Functions

• Support growth of Nexant’s NERC CIP compliance practice


• Assist clients in the design and implementation of automated systems, procedures, and methods to facilitate NERC CIP compliance


• Assist in the performance of risk assessments, audits, and system reviews. Use a combination of automated tools, manual methods, and interviewing techniques to gather the information necessary to report on security risks. Author written reports summarizing findings and recommendations


• Prepare and conduct presentations for regulatory compliance projects, proposals and initiatives as needed


• Develop business processes to support and sustain compliance and enforcement of security policies


• Incorporate safety, customer service and increased productivity to continuously improve compliance and cyber-security processes


• Assist in the development and implementation of security awareness training and education programs


• Complete special projects or assignments as requested. Participate in department and/or cross-functional teams to complete special projects or assignments as requested

 Experience and Education

• Five years of experience with electric power industry SCADA and EMS systems with a focus on security of those systems


• Experience in NERC CIP Compliance projects for at least two electric power companies


• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills


• Strong computer skills in office applications and network security


• Masters level graduate education in engineering, mathematics, or physical science

Nexant is an equal opportunity employer and encourages workforce diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.