Senior Specialist, NERC CIP Compliance

2 weeks ago

Arlington, United States AES Corporation Full time

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AES Clean Energy is hiring a Senior Specialist, NERC CIP Compliance 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. Specifically, expertise with CIP-003, CIP-005, CIP-007, CIP-010 and CIP-011.
* 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
* Bachelor's 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 and/or EMS operations.
* Experience with IT Audit, security controls and/or internal controls.
* Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Agility in managing, prioritizing, and executing on multiple priorities depending on the needs of the business
* Experience in monitoring a NERC compliance program
* Highly motivated, self-starter willing to take on new challenges
* Prior NERC CIP and GO/GOP 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

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization. The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $80.000 and $96.050/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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