CareerPlan

Principal, NERC Cybersecurity Compliance (CIP)

Chicago, ILFull-time$144k–$180k2026-09-14 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

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

Domain

Energy infrastructure / Utility Cybersecurity

Required skills

OT/IT cybersecurity acumen, NERC CIP program implementation, regulatory compliance, policy advocacy, training development, critical thinking, MS SharePoint, firewall/networking/vulnerability scanning

Preferred skills

Advanced NERC rules knowledge, CISSP/CISM/CISA certifications, advanced communication skills

Technologies

MS SharePoint, firewalls, networking tools, vulnerability scanners

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end planning and execution of compliance deliverables; Provide OT/IT/cybersecurity/SCADA guidance; Support RTO/ISO and NERC Medium/High Impact obligations; Maintain NERC CIP policies and procedures; Develop and deliver NERC training; Maintain awareness of emerging industry developments; Answer advanced technical queries

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship