About this role
NERC CIP Compliance Manager (Contract) leads CIP compliance programs for utilities and energy clients, performing gap assessments, audits, and CMEP-based activities to ensure audit readiness and regulatory alignment in remote settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead CIP compliance programs (CIP-002 through CIP-014)
- Perform gap assessments, internal audits, and compliance reviews
- Support audit preparation, mock audits, and evidence validation
- Interpret CMEP requirements
- Develop and review cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls
Technical Overview
Focus on NERC CIP standards, CPT-002/CIP-014, CMEP, RSAWs, BES classification, audit evidence, and policy development; collaboration with IT/OT, SCADA, and EMS teams.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has 6+ years in NERC CIP compliance with strong CIP-002 to CIP-014 knowledge, experience with CMEP, RSAWs and audit evidence, and a background in cybersecurity for OT/ICS environments. They thrive in a remote 1099 consulting role with utilities and energy sector clients.
Must-Have Skills
6+ years of experience in NERC CIP complianceStrong knowledge of CIP Standards (CIP-002 to CIP-014)Experience with NERC auditsRSAWsand compliance evidenceBackground in cybersecuritynetwork securityand Industrial Control Systems (ICS)Familiarity with SCADAEMSand OT environmentsExperience working with utilitiesISOs/RTOsor energy companiesKnowledge of NERC CMEP (Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program)Ability to work independently in a remote consulting environmentStrong documentation and stakeholder engagement skills
Nice-to-Have Skills
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringCybersecurityITor related fieldCertifications: CISACISSPCIASecurity+Experience with compliance tools and audit management systemsHistory as a 1099 consultant or contractorExperience supporting GOGOPTOTOPor RC registered entities
Required Skills
6+ years of experience in NERC CIP complianceCIP-002 to CIP-014CMEPRSAWsNERC CMEPcybersecurity policiesSO/IT-OT collaborationSCADAEMSBES classificationaudit responsescompliance automationevidence validation
Hard Skills
NERC CIP complianceCIP Standards (CIP-002 to CIP-014)CMEPRSAWsNERC CMEPcybersecurity policiesprocedurescontrolsIT/OT collaborationSCADAEMSBES Cyber System classificationaudit responsescompliance automationevidence validation
Soft Skills
DocumentationCommunicationStakeholder engagementIndependent workProblem-solving
Certifications
Preferred
CISACISSPCIASecurity+
Keywords for Your Resume
NERC CIP complianceCIP-002 to CIP-014CMEPRSAWsNERC CMEPcybersecurityOTSCADAEMSBESaudit readinessevidence validationATOFERCutilityenergyBES Cyber Systemremote consultantrisk managementaudit responses
Deal Breakers
6+ years in NERC CIP compliance, Experience with NERC CMEP, Remote 1099 consulting capability
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