NERC CIP Compliance Specialist

Job overview

The NERC CIP Compliance Specialist role is hybrid in Cedar Park, TX. Compensation is $90,000–$125,000 per year. Global Talent Resources is a power-industry recruiting firm connecting professionals with utilities, cooperatives, engineering, procurement and construction firms, and consultants. The specialist supports regulatory compliance for electric utility operational technology and information technology environments. The work helps maintain compliance with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Standards through technical reviews, audit preparation, reporting, policy support, and coordination across teams.

What you'll do

• Review data and automated-system reports for NERC CIP compliance
• verify updates, patches, configurations, baseline documentation, logging, backups, account administration, system hardening, and vulnerability scanning
• review system diagrams and documentation
• participate in audits
• prepare reports and compliance materials
• assist with self-reports, mitigation plans, work plans, and policy updates
• coordinate data gathering across IT/OT administrators, operations personnel, and stakeholders
• maintain knowledge of NERC and Texas Reliability Entity requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

nerc cip

compliance specialist

critical infrastructure

cybersecurity compliance

electric utilities

operational technology

information technology

audit preparation

cedar park tx

hybrid

global talent resources

$90k–$125k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of directly related experience are listed; related experience may substitute for education. A valid driver’s license is required. The role may require travel and work beyond 40 hours per week when necessary.

About the employer

Global Talent Resources, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.