Position Description

• Supports NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance with respect to Transmission substations, in collaboration with other subject matter experts in Transmission Technical. Implements and maintains Transmission Technical's compliance with NERC CIP standards.
• Primary work includes: increasing knowledge of CIP standards and keeping policies up to date;  maintaining storage of accurate and updated compliance data for existing stations; supporting and participating in the CIP-related work for new installations; and being a liaison between Transmission Technical and Technology Services (TS) for that group's role in supporting compliance.
• This position also conducts CIP-related meetings, including training for new employees.
• The incumbent will help in developing and implementing compliance strategies for changing equipment and technologies, as well as new and changing CIP requirements.
• Primary focus is Transmission Technical, but compliance impacts Power Delivery and any personnel needing access to Transmission equipment as appropriate.
• At this experience level, the incumbent will need advice and direction from other senior staff, but should learn to handle some tasks without assistance.
  
  Essential Job Tasks:
• Administers CIP policies for Transmission substations. Sets up meetings to review documents and perform review with the support of other Transmission Technical personnel. As needed, coordinates with the Santee Cooper compliance group and CIP specialists in other areas of Santee Cooper. Schedules and conducts any Transmission Technical CIP meetings, as needed, and ensures meetings and results are documented. This includes monthly meetings, annual review meetings, CVA preparation meetings, etc.
• Investigates new and changing CIP standards and discusses impact with other Subject Matter Experts. Reviews available NERC guidance (NOPRs, CANs, etc.). Formulates opinions concerning impact and discusses with others in order to maintain compliance. Participates in corporate CIP meetings.
• Participates in the planning, design, and implementation of new technologies in the substation environment, providing CIP and information technology expertise to these team projects along with other Transmission Technical personnel. This helps to maintain CIP compliance as new plans are implemented.
• Coordinates with Technology Services for the support of PCs used for CIP compliance (hardware and software). Supports/tracks other TS-related equipment directly related to compliance (like removable media).
• Reviews reports from Technology Services for compliance functions performed by TS, such as Transient malware/antivirus prevention and software management and resolves issues with Transmission Technical. Works with TS as needed to resolve any process issues or changes. Performs other monthly reviews as required by CIP standards, such as patch management tasks.
• Administers the yearly Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments for Medium Impact sites. This work involves data and spreadsheet preparation in support of the crews doing the site work, assistance as needed from the office or on site during the CVAs, and review and documentation of the results. Also works with other Transmission Technical staff to conduct annual review of Low Impact site information and documents results.
• Manages change forms throughout the year at Medium Impact sites as substation equipment is changed out due to failures, upgrades, or additions. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring inventories are updated with changes provided by field personnel.
• Functions as a primary Subject Matter Expert during CIP audits and Mock Audits. Prepares documentation and answers questions and requests as needed. At this level, the incumbent is expected to be mostly self-sufficient during an audit, with only collaboration and backup from other senior staff, as appropriate.
• Tracks electronic access requests for transmission substations at Medium Impact sites. Provides CIP training to new employees in Transmission Technical and other CIP training to existing employees as warranted. Trains less experienced compliance specialists.
• Provides assistance to other staff to support Transmission Technical information technology needs, when these needs border on present or future CIP compliance. An example of this is administering and setting up firewalls for access to substation recording equipment.

Position Requirements

This position may be eligible for hybrid (remote and in person arrangement).

*Will consider Compliance Specialist I, II or III

Compliance Specialist I

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering +2 years experience or High School Diploma/GED +4 years experience required.
  
  Compensation Information:
  $65,080 - $81,350 (min. - mid.)
  
  Compliance Specialist II
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering +2 years experience or Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering +4 years experience or High School Diploma/GED +6 years experience required.
  
  Compensation Information:
  $80,890 - $101,110 (min. - mid.)
  
  Compliance Specialist III
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering +5 years experience required.
  
  Compensation Information:
  $100,550 - $125,680 (min. - mid.)

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