NERC CIP Compliance Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist in enhancing the systems, processes, and controls that ensure the secure and dependable operation of energy infrastructure.

• Spearhead initiatives aimed at bolstering regulatory preparedness, cybersecurity resilience, operational continuity, and the long-term sustainability of infrastructure within critical environments.

• Promote NERC CIP Compliance Excellence by leading and implementing compliance programs across essential infrastructure.

• Oversee compliance initiatives that facilitate audit preparedness, evidence management, remediation tracking, and regulatory reporting.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with the evolving NERC CIP standards and regulatory demands.

• Work in partnership with OT Security, IT, and Operations teams to enhance cybersecurity measures within operational technology environments.

• Assist in vulnerability management, patch management, and baseline configuration management processes in regulated systems.

• Create and refine scalable governance processes, documentation standards, and operational compliance workflows.

• Engage closely with technical, operational, and compliance stakeholders to harmonize security goals with operational priorities.

• Provide leadership during audits, remediation activities, and regulatory evaluations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, OT Security, NERC CIP compliance, or compliance management within regulated infrastructure settings.

• Comprehensive understanding of NERC CIP standards, audit readiness practices, and regulatory compliance obligations.

• Experience supporting medium impact control center environments and their associated operational compliance requirements.

• In-depth knowledge of industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT) environments, and cybersecurity governance frameworks.

• Proven experience in managing audits, remediation programs, compliance documentation, and cross-functional operational initiatives.

• Familiarity with vulnerability management platforms, patch management systems, baseline configuration management tools, and electronic access management systems.

• Experience in supporting physical security technologies, security governance processes, and risk remediation strategies.

• Exceptional documentation, organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination abilities.

• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.

• Certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, CISA, CIPM, or NERC CIP-related certifications are highly desirable.

• Established connections within the energy, utilities, OT cybersecurity, compliance, or critical infrastructure sectors will enhance success in this role.

• Insight into the operational realities of energy infrastructure environments where cybersecurity, reliability, and compliance intersect.

• A proactive, collaborative, and highly organized working approach that supports complex initiatives with minimal oversight.

• A sense of humility, composure, accountability, and resilience when addressing regulatory and operational challenges.

• A dedication to integrity, operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and long-term value creation will contribute to your success at Intersect.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Unlimited PTO, in addition to two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year).

• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6 weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven.

• Complimentary access to Spring Health, which includes 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, along with a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation.

• $150 monthly food stipend.

• $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet expenses.

• Pet insurance allowance.

• Complete home office setup.

• Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits.

• ActiveHero and One Medical.