NERC CIP Compliance Technical Auditor
NERC CIP Compliance Technical Auditor
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Are you ready to be part of a company thats not just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) a Fortune 500 company thats leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work you can be confident that youre joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.
AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreements goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers are setting the pace for rapid global decarbonization.
If youre ready to be part of a company thats not just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for you. Were not just building a cleaner more sustainable future - were powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.
Qualifications:
AES Clean Energy is hiring a NERC CIP Compliance Technical Auditor who will be responsible for providing leadership independent compliance oversight guidance and direction necessary to maintain ongoing compliance with the NERC CIP Standards to support reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System. This position is a key member of the Legal and Compliance team within AES Clean Energy.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of applicable NERC CIP Standards CIP-002-CIP-014
- Maintain sound technical understanding of NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement processes.
- Communicate applicable NERC compliance information standards and requirements in a clear concise manner to the Subject Matter Experts (SME).
- Perform periodic internal compliance assessments and spot checks on applicable Standards.
- Monitor changes to the new and existing CIP Standards and coordinate comments from internal SME team for commenting and balloting purposes.
- Assist the legal and project management teams in defining scopes of service for third-party contractors and reviewing proposed contract changes as they relate to NERC Standards.
- Participate in the evaluation of potential compliance concerns as the NERC compliance team member.
- Partner with the IT and OT team to identify and implement technologies to automate and streamline compliance monitoring and reporting processes.
- Apply understanding of NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement processes to provide recommendations and/or solutions to compliance issues.
- Act as a liaison between NERC Compliance and internal stakeholders on topics related to NERC Compliance.
- Participate in industry focus groups and conferences to share information and stay abreast of the ever-changing NERC compliance landscape.
- Lead response to regulatory compliance requests enforcement actions and data-reporting from a NERC CIP compliance perspective.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Systems / Security Computer or Systems Engineering or related technical degree with 2 - 6 years of related NERC CIP experience resulting in demonstrated ability to perform the major duties required.
- Background knowledge of information technology information security operations technology networking systems and/or EMS operations.
- Experience with IT Audit security controls and/or internal controls.
- Strong leadership interpersonal problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Ability to work and lead across multiple organizations
- Experience with Industrial Control Systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Agility in managing prioritizing and executing on multiple priorities depending on the needs of the business
- Experience in completing spot checks and internal assessments
- Experience in monitoring a NERC compliance program
- Highly motivated self-starter willing to take on new challenges
- Prior NERC CIP and GO/GOP/TO/TOP compliance experience including compliance monitoring training and audit support
- Exceptional attention to detail with commitment to fostering a culture of compliance
- Good project management skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and SharePoint
- Ability to apply one or more risk management frameworks is a plus
- CISA CIA or Security certification is optional but beneficial.
Employment Type
Full-Time
