Need help hiring top legal talent? Contact our team.

This job is expired. See open roles here

Analyst, CIP Compliance

Posted May 28

Full TimeHybridIrving, Texas

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

The CIP Compliance Analyst position will be responsible for providing independent compliance oversight, guidance, and direction needed to maintain on-going compliance with all applicable NERC CIP Reliability Standards and internal policy in support of reliable and secure operations of the bulk power system. This position works directly with internal operations and security teams and may work with external regulatory organizations. This position will be ensuring that compliance drives operational best practices, delivering on agreed upon service expectations and procedures. This position is a key member of the Legal & Regulatory Compliance CIP centralized and independent governance and oversight team within Vistra. Locations can include non-retiring plant sites and/or existing Vistra office sites.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrate clear technical cybersecurity and program level familiarity with NERC CIP standards.
Support and facilitates progress on all compliance related activities such as audits, self-certifications, mock-audits, that includes mitigation plan development and documentation of completion.
Support and facilitate response to regulatory compliance monitoring activities such as audits, self-certifications, mock-audits, enforcement actions, compliance filings, data reporting and data request.
Provide guidance and independent compliance oversight in developing, implementing, and executing project plans goals and timelines for implementation of internal controls.
Support and collaborate with process owners and other staff to provide input and technical support in the development and execution of CIP related projects implementing new or modified CIP standards. This may include supporting the formation and creation of new or modified CIP standards.
Lead and facilitate violation determination and issue management process. Apply technical CIP expertise in problem solving and producing recommendations and alternative solutions to remediate the violation and to support on-going compliance.
Develop and assist in development and maintenance of documentation for CIP related programs, processes, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

Experience gained through college degree programs and or certifications in engineering, business, technology, or other related fields
3-5 years of experience with an understanding in one or more of the following: NERC CIP, ERCOT Protocols, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, SOX, PCI, NACHA, NRC.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Good reading comprehension and written communication skills
Experience with Security or Compliance best practices
Professional certification a plus (e.g., PPM, CISM, CISA, CISSP, PE)

Key Metrics