Cybersecurity and Reliability Compliance Program Lead at edqo

Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified

Description

This role involves providing expert leadership for a cybersecurity and reliability compliance program focused on NERC CIP standards. The individual will oversee risk-informed compliance, enhance internal controls, ensure audit preparedness, and collaborate with various departments to establish sustainable processes.

Required Skills

Cybersecurity Concepts
Networking
Firewalls
IDS/IPS
Virtual Machines
Identity and Access Management
Patch and Change Management
Microsoft Office Suite
SharePoint
Power BI

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Five (5) years’ experience in an IT-related function.
Experience creating, maintaining, or validating policies/procedures, control documentation, and audit-ready evidence (e.g., for security, IT controls, or compliance programs).
Preferred Qualifications: Professional certifications related to Cybersecurity, IT Audit, Information Security, Networking, Firewall configuration (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE or equivalent).
NERC CIP experience supporting High and/or Medium Impact BES Cyber Systems.
Demonstrated experience supporting NERC audits, spot checks, self-certifications, or mitigation plans, including direct interaction with auditors or Regional Entities.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity/audit frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-series, COBIT) as applied to CIP compliance.
Experience collaborating with IT, Cybersecurity, Operations, Engineering, and Physical Security teams in a regulated utility environment.
Familiarity with evidence management tools, GRC platforms, or document management systems.
Experience interpreting and applying NERC Reliability Standards, Rules of Procedure, and CMEP guidance.
Utility, transmission, generation, or ISO/RTO industry experience strongly preferred.
Experience with Power BI or other data manipulation tools.