US Tech Solutions · 5 hours ago
NERC Cyber Security Specialist
Charlotte, NC
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expUS Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. They are seeking a NERC Cyber Security Specialist to focus on NERC CIP standard requirements and perform compliance work in a networking environment.
Information Technology
Hiring Manager
Karan Madan
Responsibilities
Performs day to day NERC CIP compliance work
NERC CIP, NIST/CIS
Maintains security framework across the enterprise
Participates in cybersecurity projects and initiatives within Cybersecurity, IT, and other business units
Contributes to team knowledge base
Maintains up-to-date documentation of security infrastructure, changes, and security strategies
Documents work performed
Interacts with business partners and other IT Teams as necessary to understand, apply, and enforce security requirements
Proactively identifies/makes recommendations on potential security issues and solutions
Participates in on-call rotation duties
Provides increased availability during inclement weather, cyber, and significant incidents
Adheres to proper Change Management requirements and processes
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, or OT security within the energy/utilities sector
Strong working knowledge of NERC CIP standards and audit processes
Experience securing OT/ICS/SCADA environments
Familiarity with risk assessment, incident response, and compliance documentation
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Position focuses NERC CIP standard requirements; candidates should be comfortable completing compliance work in a networking environment
Position requires some admin-type work that compliance requires
Coordinates, plans, and implements an organization's computer information security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure
Reviews violations of computer security procedures to eliminate violations
Performs day to day NERC CIP compliance work
Maintains security framework across the enterprise
Participates in cybersecurity projects and initiatives within Cybersecurity, IT, and other business units
Contributes to team knowledge base
Maintains up-to-date documentation of security infrastructure, changes, and security strategies
Documents work performed
Interacts with business partners and other IT Teams as necessary to understand, apply, and enforce security requirements
Proactively identifies/makes recommendations on potential security issues and solutions
Participates in on-call rotation duties
Provides increased availability during inclement weather, cyber, and significant incidents
Adheres to proper Change Management requirements and processes
Preferred
NIST/CIS experience would relate, team is not expecting an expert in NERC CIP but someone who at least has an understanding of the standards
Company
US Tech Solutions
US Tech Solutions counted among the largest yet the fastest growing staffing firm; all achieved organically.
1001-5000 employees
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