NERC CIP Specialist (OT)

Company: Vistra Corporate Services Company
Location: Irving
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.Job SummaryThe Sr. Analyst for NERC CIP Specialist will administer controls to maintain adherence with NERC regulatory rule sets and internal policy, investigate variances and escalate when needed. They will be responsible for making sure the required evidence documentation is accurate to ensure effective compliance. They will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets and ensuring that compliance drives operational best practices, delivering on agreed upon service expectations and procedures. The Sr. Analyst is expected to participate in and provide support to audit processes and lead remediation steps for findings.Job DescriptionKey Accountabilities*Investigate and address variances by performing root cause analysis and developing corrective actions to mitigate the potential of recurrence and advise management of the same.*Produce required logs, evidentiary records & other items as needed.*Support efforts to prepare, coordinate and submit materials responsive to regulatory reporting requirements, internal and external audits and other Requests For Information.*Exercise critical thinking and problem solving to research and document processes supporting applicable regulations, identify efficiency and automation opportunities and work with process owners to implement agreed-upon solutions.*Monitor stakeholder control performance and provide guidance as needed to ensure adequate evidence of compliance*Efficiently and accurately perform periodic monitoring controls required to maintain and evidence compliance with internal and external regulatory obligations.*Support technology key controls, tools and compliance with regulatory requirements(i.e. ERCOT, PJM, MISO, NERC-CIP particularly focusing on GOP)Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements*Experience gained through college degree programs and or certifications in business, technology, or related field*6-8 years experience with an understanding in one or more of the following: NERC CIP, ERCOT Protocols, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, NACHA , NRC.*Exceptional reading comprehension and written communication skills*Experience with application development or a coding technology language such as (VBA, PowerShell, Python, Ruby, C++, etc.)Preferred:*Experience facilitating agreement across a wide range of disparate stakeholders*Experience with ICS devices, Generation or Transmission assets*Working knowledge of agile frame work and methodology*Experience with Cloud security or Compliance best practices*Professional certification a plus (e.g., CISM, CISA, CISSP, Digital Design)Key Metrics*Compliance Metrics*% of compliance controls completed on time*% of control performance effectiveness*% of control performance automationJob FamilyInformation TechnologyCompanyVistra Corporate Services CompanyLocationsIrving, TexasTexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

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