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Principal, NERC Cybersecurity Compliance (CIP)

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $144,000–$144,000🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Principal providing advanced OT/IT and cybersecurity technical knowledge to support reliability regulatory compliance assignments addressing physical and electronic cybersecurity.

Role type

Principal, NERC Cybersecurity Compliance (CIP)

Builds

NERC CIP policies, procedures, job aides, and training programs for internal support groups and external stakeholders

Domain

Energy infrastructure / Utility cybersecurity / Regulatory compliance

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

OT/IT and cybersecurity technical acumen, NERC CIP program implementation, regulatory compliance, policy advocacy, training development, critical thinking, complex problem solving, stakeholder navigation, technical regulatory translation, firewall/networking/vulnerability scan proficiency, MS SharePoint/KPI applications

Preferred skills

Advanced NERC rules and framework knowledge, CISSP/CISM/CISA certifications, organizational/presentation/facilitation skills

Technologies

MS SharePoint, KPI Applications, firewall, networking, vulnerability scan technologies

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of assigned deliverables supporting program continuous improvement and internal controls; Provide OT/IT/cybersecurity/SCADA proficiency guidance regarding compliance fitness; Support RTO/ISO and NERC Medium/High Impact performance demonstration obligations; Oversee maintenance of NERC CIP policies, procedures, and job aides; Develop and deliver NERC training to internal and external stakeholders; Maintain awareness of emerging utility industry and cybersecurity developments through benchmarking; Answer specific queries and provide guidance requiring advanced technology knowledge

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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