NERC CIP Compliance Lead

Intersect Power

NERC CIP Compliance Lead helping secure energy infrastructure operations. Collaborative role advancing regulatory readiness, sustainability, and cybersecurity in critical environments.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $188,500 - $205,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help strengthen the systems, processes, and controls that support secure and reliable energy infrastructure operations
Lead initiatives that improve regulatory readiness, cybersecurity resilience, operational continuity, and long-term infrastructure sustainability across critical operational environments
Drive NERC CIP Compliance Excellence by leading and operationalizing compliance programs across critical infrastructure
Manage compliance initiatives that support audit readiness, evidence management, remediation tracking, and regulatory reporting
Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain alignment with evolving NERC CIP standards and regulatory expectations
Collaborate with OT Security, IT, and Operations teams to improve cybersecurity controls across operational technology environments
Support vulnerability management, patch management, and baseline configuration management processes across regulated systems
Develop and improve scalable governance processes, documentation standards, and operational compliance workflows
Partner closely with technical, operational, and compliance stakeholders to align security objectives with operational priorities
Provide leadership during audits, remediation efforts, and regulatory assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, OT Security, NERC CIP compliance, or compliance management within regulated infrastructure environments
Deep understanding of NERC CIP standards, audit readiness practices, and regulatory compliance requirements
Experience supporting medium impact control center environments and associated operational compliance requirements
Strong knowledge of industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT) environments, and cybersecurity governance frameworks
Experience managing audits, remediation programs, compliance documentation, and cross-functional operational initiatives
Familiarity with vulnerability management platforms, patch management systems, baseline configuration management tools, and electronic access management systems
Experience supporting physical security technologies, security governance processes, and risk remediation planning
Strong documentation, organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred
Certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, CISA, CIPM, or NERC CIP-related certifications are strongly preferred
Established relationships within energy, utilities, OT cybersecurity, compliance, or critical infrastructure communities will help accelerate success in this role
Understanding of the operational realities of energy infrastructure environments where cybersecurity, reliability, and compliance requirements intersect
A proactive, collaborative, and highly organized working style that supports complex initiatives with minimal oversight
Humility, composure, accountability, and resilience when navigating regulatory and operational challenges
A commitment to integrity, operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and long-term value creation will help you succeed at Intersect

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven
Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation
$150 monthly food stipend
$150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet
Pet insurance allowance
Full home office setup
Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits
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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityNERC CIP compliancevulnerability managementpatch managementbaseline configuration managementaudit readinessoperational complianceindustrial control systemsoperational technologyrisk remediation planning

Soft Skills

documentation skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsstakeholder coordinationleadershipcollaborationproactive working stylehumilitycomposureaccountability

Certifications

CISSPGICSPCISACIPMNERC CIP-related certifications