NERC-SIP Compliance officer - (Initially it will be Remote - once COVID is cleared it will be onsite)

NERC-SIP Compliance officer - (Initially it will be Remote - once COVID is cleared it will be onsite)

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Job Description

Role:

NERC-SIP Compliance officer

Location: San Francisco, CA

Duration: 6 + months CTH

Note: Initially it will be Remote - once COVID is cleared it will be onsite

Position Summary

The Cyber Security Controls Assessment family is responsible for the assessment, verification, review, and audit of General Computer Controls across the enterprise. The Cyber Security Controls Assessor (“Assessor”) will be responsible for assessments which will require review and evaluation of network, computing assets and platforms for compliance with defined NERC standards, internal processes, and procedures. Additionally, the Assessor will be responsible for the identification of risks, evaluation of control deficiencies, and recommendation on remediation efforts consistent with IT organizational policies, standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute assessments following test procedures and/or document recommendations for test plan modifications that improve validation of control objectives. Assessments may cover a wide range of technically diverse topics ranging from IP Network Discovery, password length and complexity requirements, vulnerability management, and many others.
• Perform multi-platform (application, database, operating system, middleware, monitoring tools, and business processes) level assessments based on predefined test objectives and test plans. Perform retest of controls that have been remediated or updated as a result of previously identified deficiencies.

Obtain, review, and interpret evidence provided to validate controls are performed effectively.

• Execute and report on results of IT Compliance assessments in accordance with industry best practices and established regulatory standards (NIST SP800-53, SP800-115, SOX, NERC CIP v5).

• Obtain, review, and interpret organizational IT policies, standards and procedures to identify control points that would assist in mitigating risk to the business.

• Review test results or interpret evidences to address vulnerabilities, gaps, or control deficiencies; work with stakeholders to establish plans for sustainable resolution.

• Identify risks associated with control failures and supports the identification of mitigating controls

• Partner with control owners to ensure control documentation is updated periodically to reflect current control environment

• Perform other tasks as necessary to ensure that the Compliance meets its commitments to customers

• Support the Compliance Sr. Manager/Manager as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience.

Minimum On-the-Job Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of general IT experience, including IT security or IT risk management experience
• Experience using Excel worksheets, workbooks, and formulas
• Experience managing multiple projects with conflicting priorities

Desired Experience

• Utility Industry Experience
• Big 4 experience
• Demonstrated experience with Sarbanes Oxley or North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) v5

Minimum Required License / Certification:

At least one existing certification from the following list, which must be currently maintained and valid: certification:

• Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled​

Regards,

Daram

Talent Acquisition Recruiter

MatchPoint Solutions|6690 Amador Plaza Rd. Suite 225|Dublin, CA 94568

Phone: +1 925-361-2638

Qualifications

Role:

NERC-SIP Compliance officer

Location: San Francisco, CA

Duration: 6 + months CTH

Note: Initially it will be Remote - once COVID is cleared it will be onsite

Position Summary

The Cyber Security Controls Assessment family is responsible for the assessment, verification, review, and audit of General Computer Controls across the enterprise. The Cyber Security Controls Assessor (“Assessor”) will be responsible for assessments which will require review and evaluation of network, computing assets and platforms for compliance with defined NERC standards, internal processes, and procedures. Additionally, the Assessor will be responsible for the identification of risks, evaluation of control deficiencies, and recommendation on remediation efforts consistent with IT organizational policies, standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute assessments following test procedures and/or document recommendations for test plan modifications that improve validation of control objectives. Assessments may cover a wide range of technically diverse topics ranging from IP Network Discovery, password length and complexity requirements, vulnerability management, and many others.
• Perform multi-platform (application, database, operating system, middleware, monitoring tools, and business processes) level assessments based on predefined test objectives and test plans. Perform retest of controls that have been remediated or updated as a result of previously identified deficiencies.

Obtain, review, and interpret evidence provided to validate controls are performed effectively.

• Execute and report on results of IT Compliance assessments in accordance with industry best practices and established regulatory standards (NIST SP800-53, SP800-115, SOX, NERC CIP v5).

• Obtain, review, and interpret organizational IT policies, standards and procedures to identify control points that would assist in mitigating risk to the business.

• Review test results or interpret evidences to address vulnerabilities, gaps, or control deficiencies; work with stakeholders to establish plans for sustainable resolution.

• Identify risks associated with control failures and supports the identification of mitigating controls

• Partner with control owners to ensure control documentation is updated periodically to reflect current control environment

• Perform other tasks as necessary to ensure that the Compliance meets its commitments to customers

• Support the Compliance Sr. Manager/Manager as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience.

Minimum On-the-Job Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of general IT experience, including IT security or IT risk management experience
• Experience using Excel worksheets, workbooks, and formulas
• Experience managing multiple projects with conflicting priorities

Desired Experience

• Utility Industry Experience
• Big 4 experience
• Demonstrated experience with Sarbanes Oxley or North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) v5

Minimum Required License / Certification:

At least one existing certification from the following list, which must be currently maintained and valid: certification:

• Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled​

Regards,

Daram

Talent Acquisition Recruiter

MatchPoint Solutions|6690 Amador Plaza Rd. Suite 225|Dublin, CA 94568

Phone: +1 925-361-2638

Additional Information

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