Director of Information Technology Governance, Risk, and Compliance

5 days ago


Houston, Texas, United States Calpine Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Information Technology Governance, Risk, and Compliance is a critical role at Calpine, responsible for providing leadership and operational direction to diverse teams, including analysts, advisors, and architects. This position requires a strong technical background, risk mitigation, and technical controls expertise.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee, evaluate, and support the documentation, validation, assessment, and authorization processes for IT and operational technology systems to ensure compliance with cybersecurity, regulatory, and risk requirements.
  • Ensure all regulatory requirements for new and operating assets are known, tracked, prepared for, and met on time.
  • Research compliance issues and trends, formulate recommendations, and provide practical advice for corrective action, innovation, and continuous process improvements.
  • Incorporate cybersecurity provisions in contracts/agreements with third parties.
  • Manage multiple functions within a department, responsible for results in terms of costs, methods, and employees.
  • Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for top professionals and management.
  • Develop productive business partner relationships and proactively interact with key management personnel at all levels to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business process improvements.
  • Recognize personal developmental needs and be proactive in obtaining coaching, networking, and training to ensure continued success in the position.
  • Create a working environment that is conducive to two-way communication, teamwork, and learning.
  • Recognize the varying strengths, skills, and needs of the team and adapt coaching skills to obtain the best possible results from each individual contributor.
  • Openly support the organization, management team, and executive leadership team, even during times of adversity.
  • Act as a change agent and drive the department and business forward using effective management, analysis, and strategic skills.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Management Information Systems (MIS), or equivalent.
  • CISA, GRCP, CISSP, CISM, GIAC preferred.
  • Preferably 15+ years of hands-on GRC experience, with at least 3-5 years in a team leadership role.
  • In-depth knowledge of security standards and frameworks such as NIST, NERC CIP, TSA Pipeline, PCI, and SOX.
  • Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
  • Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management experience.
  • Experience with RSA Archer eGRC.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize numerous assignments in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
  • Willingness and ability to master regulatory requirements, processes, and technical information quickly.
  • Ability to develop systems, identify potential issues, and adapt to a fast-changing environment.
  • Strong understanding of information and operational technology (IT and OT) systems, networks, SCADA, EMS, and terminology.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prepare and disseminate training on CIP and cybersecurity topics, best practices, and company-wide processes.
  • Possesses a high level of integrity, trustworthiness, and confidence.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical skills and is effective at interpreting and applying applicable regulation.
  • Works effectively with a variety of personalities and can adapt his/her approach to effectively reach and develop his/her team.


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