IT Principal

1 week ago

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States WEC Energy Group Full time

Company Overview
WEC Energy Group stands as one of the leading electric generation, distribution, and natural gas delivery holding companies in the United States. With a workforce exceeding 7,000 dedicated professionals, we are committed to fostering an environment where our employees can thrive and contribute to a mission that truly matters.



Position Overview
WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is in search of an IT Principal – Risk and Compliance (Principal IT Solutions Analyst) based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role provides flexibility with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a combination of remote and on-site work.



Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and prioritize compliance initiatives, developing and maintaining processes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Conduct and advise on risk assessment methodologies, change management protocols, and incident reporting and response strategies.
  • Support the enterprise-wide cyber risk strategy, identifying and classifying risks, establishing tolerances, prioritizing mitigation efforts, and measuring risk levels.
  • Inform leadership of potential impacts related to governance, risk, and compliance; collaborate with industry peers to shape future standards and requirements.
  • Review and enhance enterprise-wide cybersecurity policies and minimum standards to align with business objectives, legal requirements, and regulations; manage metrics and exception processes for cybersecurity policies, tools, and architecture.
  • Direct the enterprise-wide cybersecurity awareness training program to promote desired security behaviors across the organization.
  • Assist with NERC CIP audits for application controls, serving as a subject matter expert during audits and providing ongoing support for the NERC CIP compliance program and associated control processes and tools.
  • Guide and mentor project teams, employees, contractors, and student specialists, fostering a collaborative team environment focused on client service.
  • Possess a strong foundation in both technical and business knowledge to ensure success in this role.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 8+ years of experience in an information systems support role, with a background in project leadership across diverse experiences.
  • Strong technical comprehension of application development practices coupled with robust analytical skills.
  • This position necessitates unescorted access to critical cyber assets, requiring compliance with all Company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security protocols, including a background investigation.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems/Technology
  • Demonstrated ability to influence peers on cybersecurity issues.
  • In-depth knowledge of current and emerging cybersecurity threats.
  • Proven track record in talent development and team assembly.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity program structures, processes, and contemporary trends/issues.
  • Understanding of compliance and regulations pertaining to IT risk management, compliance, and cybersecurity.
  • Experience in Threat and Vulnerability Analysis and Management.
  • Knowledge of Data, Network, and Application security.
  • Experience in change and configuration management.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity technologies.