Principal, NERC Cybersecurity Compliance (CIP)
InvenergyChicago, IL
Full Time
Posted September 14, 2026
$144k - $180k
Renewable Energy Development
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Renewable Energy Development
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Based out of our downtown Chicago office, the Principal will provide advanced OT/IT and cyber security technical knowledge to support the execution of reliability regulatory compliance assignments addressing physical and electronic cyber security.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently drive end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of assigned deliverables supporting program continuous improvement, internal controls and policy/rule advocacy.
- Provide information and operational technology, cyber security, networking, and SCADA proficiency guidance in relation to the compliance fitness.
- Support RTO/ISO and NERC Medium/High Impact performance demonstration obligations.
- Oversee the maintenance of Invenergy NERC CIP policies, procedures, and job aides.
- Develop and deliver NERC training to internal support groups and external stakeholders
- Maintain awareness of emerging utility industry and cyber security developments through benchmarking
- Answering specific queries and providing guidance requiring an advanced technology knowledge base.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related discipline with an engineering/power system focus
- 10+ years of demonstrated IT/OT and cyber security technical acumen application
- 5+ years of direct NERC CIP program implementation experience
- Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve complex problems with limited managerial oversight.
- Ability to multi-task and maintain high performance under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information
- Diplomacy skills necessary to effectively navigate complex regulatory processes with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to translate complex technical regulatory requirements into actionable business guidance
- Proficient in the use of MS SharePoint and KPI Applications
- Proficient in firewall, networking, and vulnerability scan technologies
- Willingness to travel between 5-10%
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Advanced Knowledge of NERC rules and framework, highly preferred
- Desired Certifications: CISSP, CISM, and CISA
- Advanced organizational, presentation/facilitation, verbal, and written communication skills
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