Location: Princeton, NJ
Company: NRG
future! Job Summary: The Manager of Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) has primary responsibility for CIP compliance at High and Medium Facilities and shared responsibility for cyber security and compliance for all NRG Control Center and generation control systems.
The Manager has direct reports which cover administrative and technical performance all CIP standards at the enterprise level as well as the High and Medium Facilities. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Provide leadership and mentoring to the CIP Team in support of team performance, efficiency and personnel development. Lead CIP compliance activities for administrative compliance activities such as asset classification,
policy and procedure development, and updates, access management Oversee compliance activities on behalf of the enterprise CIP systems and High and Medium assets as the responsible owner for NERC CIP standard requirements.
Lead on Operational Technology security across the fleet. Lead the implementation and maintenance of the CIP workflow automation application. Review evidence for use in RSAW response with the various SMEs in the region to meet NERC CIP audit submittal requirements; assist in preparing evidence collection for use in audit submittals. Ensuring SME execution by tracking and review of specific controls for meeting NRG requirements in accordance with NERC CIP program requirements
and submittals. Assist CIP management, specialists, and subject matter experts in the development of self-reports, requests for information, TFE development, mitigation plans, and evidence collection for mitigation completion.
Identify areas for improvement, provide critical feedback lead projects to improve the compliance, security, and efficiency of the CIP Team Through cross-training, provide backup activities and responses for the CIP team Escalate any potential violations or near misses as it relates to the assigned standards for consideration as self-reports Provide input for detailed analysis, diagnosis, and testing based upon findings and deficiencies Working Conditions: Primarily work from home Open office environment up to 1-2 days per week as required Some overtime is required as special projects arise.
Travel up to 25% Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in computer science, engineering, management information systems or related concentration and 3 years of experience in developing or managing a IT/OT (operational technology) program OR High school and 5 years of experience in developing or managing a IT/OT (operational technology) program Experience preparing evidence and participating in NERC CIP audits Knowledge and/or experience working with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or Energy Management Systems (EMS) Experience in the concepts of protection of assets by means of patching and Antivirus/Antimalware, applying security updates and security monitoring.
Management experience Preferred Qualifications: Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISA, Security+ 5 to 8 years of experience in plant control equipment or IT network principles NERC CIP experience IT application project management Working knowledge of network equipment such as firewalls, switches and routers. Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of internal and external customers.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in applying established techniques, procedures or standards; demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of security, industrial controls, and networking concepts and security tools Demonstrated presentation and development skills Demonstrated project management skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member. Demonstrated ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in applying established techniques, procedures, or standards. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Physical Requirements: Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities. Please Note: Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s education and/or experience and consistent with the job location’s market pay rate. NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Official description on file with Talent.
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