PGD NERC CIP Principal Technical Specialist

Requisition ID:  86804 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

 

Position Specific Description

This position plans, executes, and finalizes projects, according to schedule and within budget. Employees in this role acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of team members--including third-party contractors or consultants, in order to deliver projects according to plan. Successful candidates define project objectives and oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle.  

 

This role will support a team of cybersecurity compliance professionals and lead vendor integrators coordinating the procurement, design, integration and implementation of the Cybersecurity tools in support of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) at Power Generation facilities. The candidate must be organized, efficient at prioritizing tasks, demonstrate knowledge and experience in process design development, and thrive in a dynamic environment. 

 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Plans and directs the process designs, procurement, integration, installation and maintenance of the of Bulk Electric System (BES) Cybersecurity Tool(s), which impact generation facilities and control centers  
• Maintains organization’s effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing BES Cybersecurity processes, including assessment and baseline tool(s)
• Develop and deliver a cyber and compliance security service delivery model working with stakeholders
• Provides formalized, continuing work direction and leadership to team(s), to ensure timely and effective project execution  
• Applies knowledge and experience in own discipline, while continuing to acquire and develop higher-level knowledge and skills 
• Builds knowledge of the organization, processes, and customers 
• Supports a vulnerability assessment schedule to assess risk of assets including the development and tracking of action and mitigation plans 
• Develops and maintains solid relationships and high levels of satisfaction with senior-level decision makers, stakeholders and vendors
• Supports NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements, audits and evidence
• Participates in employee development, coaching and ongoing performance management 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

 
Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience implementing North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) programs
• Experience implementing BES security and control programs and system technology projects
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working with cybersecurity and vulnerability assessment processes 
• Experience with security baselines and other information technology 
• Risk management experience 

Job Overview

Employees in this job are subject matter experts and make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on technical aspects of the company. Individuals in the role are responsible for one or more programs of such diversity and scope to be of critical importance to overall company objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Plans, organizes, and guides extensive technical programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance
•   Negotiates critical and controversial issues with high level management and officers of their organizations and companies
•   Travels to power plants for onsite troubleshooting support
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  Technical / Functional Excellence/Learning
•  Process Management Concepts
•  Quality Tools and Techniques
•  Effective Written Communications
•  Effective Verbal Communications
•  High School Grad / GED
•  Safety Policy and Practice
•  Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
•  Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

•  Bachelor's - Engineering
•  Supervisor/Management Experience:Without Rating

 

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