NERC CIP Virtualization Consultant

Job Summary

Supporting a large commercial enterprise in the energy sector, the full-time remote NERC CIP Virtualization Consultant will develop, update, and socialize policies and procedures to ensure alignment with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards, particularly regarding virtualization requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Review and update existing NERC CIP policies and procedures to reflect virtualization requirements under NERC Project 2016-02
• Develop new documentation for in-scope BES Cyber Systems throughout all project phases
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to socialize policy changes and conduct awareness sessions on CIP virtualization

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards in an energy or utilities context
• Demonstrated experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V in OT/ICS environments
• Experience developing and implementing cybersecurity policies in a regulated utility or energy environment
• Familiarity with NERC Project 2016-02 and the regulatory context for CIP virtualization
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required