NextEra Energy Resources · 4 months ago
Sr PGD Engineer - Critical Infrastructure Protection
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. The Senior PGD Engineer role focuses on supporting Industrial Control Systems in the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection space, implementing cybersecurity requirements in various operational environments, and managing compliance with NERC CIP standards.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Plans and directs process designs, procurement, integration, and maintenance of the of Bulk Electric System (BES) Cybersecurity projects and tool(s), which impact generation facilities and control centers
Maintains organization’s effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing BES Cybersecurity processes, including assessment and baseline tool(s)
Develop and deliver a compliant cybersecurity service delivery model in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Applies knowledge and experience in own discipline, while continuing to acquire and develop higher-level knowledge and skills
Builds and promotes knowledge of the organization, team, processes, and customers
Supports NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements, audits, and evidence
Plans, organizes, and guides extensive technical programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance
Negotiates critical and controversial issues with high level management and officers of their organizations and companies
Occasional travel to generations facilities for technical and audit support
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Due to the 24 hour, 7 days per week nature of power generation, night, weekend, and holiday support via telephone or call-out, may be required
Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's - Engineering
Experience: 5+ years
Preferred
Advanced experience and understanding of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standard requirements
Experience implementing BES security control programs and projects
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working with cybersecurity and vulnerability assessment processes
Experience with security baselining across OT technology environments
Risk management experience
Supervisor/Management Experience: 0+ years
Six-Sigma Certification
PMP
Benefits
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Company
NextEra Energy Resources
Nextera Energy Resources specializes in offering wind, solar, energy, nuclear and retail services.
10001+ employees
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