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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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