Senior Consultant - NERC CIP SME

## Senior Consultant - NERC CIP SMEApplylocations:
US - VA, Arlington time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
39546
** Job Family:
** Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting
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* Travel Required:

** Up to 10%
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* Clearance Required:

** None
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* 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.
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* 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
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* 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 Pay Down
* 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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