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Basin Electric Power Cooperative · 2 weeks ago

CIP COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR (LEVEL DOE)

Bismarck, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Basin Electric Power Cooperative is seeking a CIP Compliance Administrator to assist with monitoring and reporting of compliance with reliability standards. The role involves ensuring compliance with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards and providing guidance to various business units regarding compliance matters.

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Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination and development of required reports and documentation (evidence) to ensure compliance with the NERC CIP (cyber-security and physical-security) reliability standards; and assist with the administration of agreements with the Basin Electric member cooperatives and external entities, as appropriate, to ensure compliance with the CIP reliability standards

Assist with the administration of the Basin Electric Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for NERC Reliability Standards relating primarily to the CIP (cyber-security and physical security) reliability standards

Assist with the review, development, commenting, and balloting of NERC reliability standards and measurements on behalf of Basin Electric

May represent Basin Electric at various meetings and/or committees and submit compliance related data, under the guidance of the Manager, NERC Compliance, to NERC, MRO, WECC, and other applicable organizations

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

NERC CIP complianceBulk Electric System (BES)CybersecurityProject managementPlanning skillsMicrosoft OfficeTechnical presentationsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredited engineering program, computer science, computer information systems, computer networking, or computer network security related field

Associate's degree in computer science, computer information systems, computer networking, computer network security, cybersecurity, or a related field and 2 years of related compliance/regulation and/or project management experience

A valid driver's license

Occasional travel may be required

Basic understanding of the Bulk Electric System (BES), corresponding BES Cyber Systems, and the NERC CIP reliability standards (pertaining to the BES)

Ability to deliver technical and non-technical presentations

Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Strong communication, negotiation, and planning skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective strategies, procedures, and goals