QE Solar · 15 hours ago
Manager, NERC Compliance (Lead) – CIP - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
8+ years expQE Solar is a company focused on making clean energy more efficient through technical expertise and a commitment to safety. The Manager, NERC Compliance (Lead) – CIP is responsible for designing and maintaining the company's NERC CIP compliance program, ensuring technical alignment and audit readiness across multiple teams.
ConsultingProfessional ServicesSolar
Responsibilities
Establish and continuously improve QE Solar’s NERC CIP compliance program (CIP-002 through CIP-014)
Own CIP-related policies, procedures, workflows, and governance structures
Serve as central liaison between OT, IT, Security, Legal, Operations, and Consultants
Ensure implementation of technical and administrative controls that meet compliance requirements
Oversee RSAWs, evidence, documentation, and compliance records via Jira/Confluence, SharePoint, or ServiceNow
Lead NERC/Regional audits, spot checks, and data requests
Design scalable compliance architecture supporting DER growth and potential High Impact classification
Support automation initiatives and process efficiencies
Mentor compliance and cybersecurity staff and promote proactive compliance culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8–12+ years of NERC CIP program management or audit leadership at a registered entity (GOP, TOP, RC, BA)
Demonstrated success implementing and sustaining Low, Medium, or High Impact CIP programs
Experience with Regional Entity audits (RF, NPCC, SERC, WECC, etc.) and mitigation documentation
Strong familiarity with CIP and O&P coordination
Deep understanding of NERC CIP standards CIP-002 through CIP-014
Working knowledge of O&P standards and their intersection with CIP requirements
Knowledge of DER aggregation, utility-scale solar, and BESS operations
Familiarity with NIST 800-53 security controls
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Expert-level audit defense and documentation skills
Proficiency with compliance systems (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, ServiceNow, etc.)
Strong analytical, organizational, and governance-building skills
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in technical and operational environments
Ability to lead end-to-end CIP program development and sustainment
Ability to manage multiple audits, evidence requests, and compliance workflows
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational controls
Ability to design scalable, future-ready compliance architectures
Ability to build trust and communicate effectively across technical and executive teams
Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods
Ability to travel to NJ and other locations for audits, site visits, and operational meetings
Ability to safely navigate utility sites and control center environments
Preferred
Experience with DER aggregation, utility-scale solar, BESS, or Medium/High Impact Control Centers
Experience building compliance programs in a fast-growing renewable energy environment
CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor
NERC certifications (preferred but not required)
Additional cybersecurity or compliance credentials
Company
QE Solar
QE Solar offers PV operations, maintenance, trouble shooting, testing, aerial inspection, solutions and services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-05-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Ken Heissler
CEO & Co-Founder
David Hayes
Chief Financial Officer
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