Manager, NERC Compliance (Lead) – CIP - Scottsdale, AZ

About the Role

• Oversee RSAWs, evidence, documentation, and compliance records via Jira/Confluence, SharePoint, or ServiceNow. • Mentor compliance and cybersecurity staff and promote proactive compliance culture. • Support automation initiatives and process efficiencies. • Lead NERC/Regional audits, spot checks, and data requests. • Establish and continuously improve QE Solar’s NERC CIP compliance program (CIP-002 through CIP-014). • Design scalable compliance architecture supporting DER growth and potential High Impact classification. • Serve as central liaison between OT, IT, Security, Legal, Operations, and Consultants. • Ensure implementation of technical and administrative controls that meet compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸jira/confluence
• ▸process automation
• ▸nerc audits
• ▸cip compliance
• ▸compliance architecture
• ▸stakeholder liaison

What You Bring

• Demonstrated success implementing and sustaining Low, Medium, or High Impact CIP programs. • Ability to manage multiple audits, evidence requests, and compliance workflows. • Strong analytical, organizational, and governance-building skills. • Ability to build trust and communicate effectively across technical and executive teams. • CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational controls. • Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods. • Strong familiarity with CIP and O&P coordination. • Knowledge of DER aggregation, utility-scale solar, and BESS operations. • Additional cybersecurity or compliance credentials • NERC certifications (preferred but not required) • Proficiency with compliance systems (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, ServiceNow, etc.). • Expert-level audit defense and documentation skills. • Own CIP-related policies, procedures, workflows, and governance structures. • Ability to design scalable, future-ready compliance architectures. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to safely navigate utility sites and control center environments. • Ability to travel to NJ and other locations for audits, site visits, and operational meetings. • Experience with DER aggregation, utility-scale solar, BESS, or Medium/High Impact Control Centers. • Ability to lead end-to-end CIP program development and sustainment. • Experience with Regional Entity audits (RF, NPCC, SERC, WECC, etc.) and mitigation documentation. • 8–12+ years of NERC CIP program management or audit leadership at a registered entity (GOP, TOP, RC, BA). • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in technical and operational environments. • Working knowledge of O&P standards and their intersection with CIP requirements. • Experience building compliance programs in a fast-growing renewable energy environment. • Familiarity with NIST 800-53 security controls. • Deep understanding of NERC CIP standards CIP-002 through CIP-014. • Scottsdale, AZ : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Requirements

• ▸cisa
• ▸nerc cip
• ▸jira
• ▸servicenow
• ▸8-12 years
• ▸der

Work Environment

Office Full-Time