Senior Consultant - NERC CIP SME

## Senior Consultant - NERC CIP SMEApplylocations: US - VA, Arlingtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 39546**Job Family:**Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**None**What You Will Do:**We are seeking a highly skilled professional to design and implement secure, compliant architectures for enterprise and operational environments. This role requires deep expertise in regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity best practices, and advanced data architecture.**Key Responsibilities*** Design enterprise data models, data lakes, warehouses, and integration frameworks for structured and unstructured data.* Architect secure systems aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS controls to ensure compliance.* Implement NERC CIP standards (002–013), including audit preparation, evidence gathering, and mitigation planning.* Secure data flows across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments using encryption, IAM, and network segmentation.* Develop and enforce RBAC, ABAC, MFA, and privileged access management in compliance with technical CIP standards or similar regulations* Create secure architectures that anticipate attack vectors, supported by playbooks and detection strategies.* Protect OT environments such as EMS, SCADA, DCS, and other industrial control systems within the Bulk Electric System.* Maintain data integrity, availability, and confidentiality through metadata standards, classification, retention, and purging policies.* Collaborate with compliance, operations, IT, and engineering teams to align technical architecture with regulatory and business needs.**What You Will Need:*** Due to nature of client engagements must be a US Permanent Resident or US Citizen* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college* Minimum of THREE (3) years post-graduation working experience within the electric utility industry or a NERC related regulator.* Work experience for all levels must be an emphasis on North American NERC Reliability Standards (USA and/or Canada) supporting regulatory framework and processes around NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Regional Entities.* Experience in designing enterprise data models, data lakes, warehouses, and integration frameworks using structured and unstructured data.* Deep understanding of NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS controls to architect secure systems and enforce security compliance.* In-depth knowledge of implementing NERC CIP standards (002–013), audit preparation, evidence gathering, and mitigation planning.* Proficient in securing data flows across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments with encryption, IAM, and network segmentation.* Designs and implements RBAC, ABAC, MFA, and privileged access management aligned with CIP-007 and CIP-005 requirements.* Ability to design secure architectures that anticipate attack vectors, supported by playbooks and detection strategies.* Familiar with securing OT environment such EMS, SCADA, DCS, and other industrial control systems within the Bulk Electric System.* Ensures integrity, availability, and confidentiality of data through metadata standards, classification, retention, and purging policies.* Strong writing skills for creating security architecture diagrams, CIP evidence packages, procedures, and training materials.* Works effectively with compliance, operations, IT, and engineering teams to align technical architecture with regulatory and business needs.* Ability to travel to include potential international as needed.* Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.* Currently reside in the contiguous United States.**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of listed core Guidehouse Office or Client Office Location.* Specific working experience related to any of the following: + Bulk Electric System (BES) and power systems + Electrical Reliability + NERC/FERC Enforcement or Auditing**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus* Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Basic Life & Supplemental Life* Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Student Loan PayDown* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities* Skills Development & Certifications* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program* Mobility Stipend
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