NERC CIP Virtualization Consultant

Dragonfli Group

NERC CIP Virtualization Consultant supporting compliance initiatives for a large commercial energy enterprise. Focusing on developing documentation and policies to meet NERC standards in virtual environments.

Posted 5/28/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 across all project phases including design, build, and delivery
Document technical and procedural requirements for virtualized environments supporting critical infrastructure
Develop testing and evidence collection strategies to support CIP compliance audits
Update Management Model documentation to reflect changes in processes and procedures
Conduct awareness and education sessions to drive organizational understanding of CIP virtualization changes
Leverage assessment tools such as Tripwire or AssurX to support gap analysis and ongoing compliance monitoring
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across IT, OT, and compliance functions to socialize policy changes
Serve as a subject matter expert on NERC CIP standards, providing technical and regulatory guidance to project teams
Support engagement planning, analysis, and stakeholder coordination throughout all project phases

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards in an energy, utilities, or electric reliability context
Demonstrated experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalent) as applied to OT/ICS or BES Cyber Systems
Experience developing, updating, and implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures in a regulated utility or energy environment
Familiarity with NERC Project 2016-02 (Modifications to CIP Standards) and the regulatory context for CIP virtualization
Ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience conducting or supporting NERC CIP compliance assessments, audits, or gap analyses
Proficiency producing professional deliverables in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (required per contract)
Ability to work within the continental United States for the duration of the engagement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical — Multiple POS health plan options including an HSA-compatible plan
Dental — PPO coverage for preventive, basic, and major services
Vision — Annual exam, frames, lenses, and contact lens allowance
401(k) — Employer match up to 5% of eligible compensation
PTO — 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 16 hours of Floating PTO from day one
Paid Federal Holidays — All 11 federal holidays observed

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Hard Skills & Tools

NERC CIP standardsvirtualization technologiescybersecurity policiescompliance assessmentsgap analysesdocumentation developmenttesting strategiesevidence collectiontechnical requirementsprocedural requirements

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationorganizational understandingstakeholder coordinationeducation and awareness