CIP Specialist/Engineer I-IV

Lansing Board of Water & Light • Lansing, MI

17h • $94,000 - $114,700

About The Position

Responsible for developing and maintaining a compliance program that meets the requirements of the assigned North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards.

Requirements

• This position requires the knowledge which would normally be acquired through a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and utility experience.
• This position requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of NERC CIP compliance standards.
• Knowledge and experience with Information Technology Infrastructure support.
• Must be assertive in a constructive manner, detail oriented, and have good leadership and solving skills.
• Must be able to work within uncertain or tight timelines.
• Be proficient in writing and have good public speaking skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Undergo and pass the Personnel Risk Assessment background check requirements under the NERC CIP program.
• Must have valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to forge relationships across various departments that interface with Compliance Department.

Nice To Haves

• CISSP or other relevant industry certification
• Thorough knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of the NERC CIP standards and its impact throughout the organization.
• Basic knowledge of Operations & Planning standards and BWL practices to meet compliance.
• Basic knowledge of core operating processes for all SME groups.
• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions.
• Makes decisions independently on compliance problems and control methods.
• All work is performed on an accurate, productive, and timely basis under consultative direction.
• Trusted to work with a high-level of independence, without significant oversight and with appropriate level of decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for verifying that the Lansing Board of Water and Light (BWL) meets all NERC CIP Compliance requirements.
• Able to articulate the compliance requirements of the NERC CIP standards to the BWL staff and management.
• Keep BWL management and staff informed of changes that are occurring in compliance regulations.
• Participate in the development process for new or revised standards.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of assigned compliance self-reports and mitigation plans.
• Submit all required compliance self-certifications, data submittals, spot checks, and surveys as required by enforcement authorities.
• Interface with regulators from Reliability First for Assist Visits, or Requests for Information, or other related exchanges.
• Develop or assist in the development of training programs and the writing of procedures to maintain compliance.
• Ensure that all compliance documentation is current and meets all assigned standard requirements.
• Work with tracking programs to ensure that all requirements are current.
• Analyze current Information Technology (IT), Operation Technology (OT), and Security Operations work instructions and ensure the business processes in use meet or exceed the NERC CIP standards.
• Maintain BWL’s CIP-004 program.
• Work in access control system to ensure access is granted and revoked properly.
• Conduct quarterly access reviews to ensure compliance.
• Create internal controls for CIP standards.
• Perform annual evaluations of the BWL Internal Compliance Program, develop annual work plan, and maintain training programs as required by the Internal Compliance Program.
• Foster a culture of compliance with areas involved with the CIP Program, and the organization as a whole.
• Prepare and participate in compliance audits.
• Prepare and participate in potential non-compliance assessments.
• Provide evidence, testimony, documentation in support of settlement discussions and Hearing Proceedings.
• Identify and prioritize areas of compliance requirements that must be monitored in order to ensure no lapse in compliance responsibilities occurs.
• Review and monitor compliance work tasks that Subject Matter Experts must complete on a daily basis.
• Draft business proposals to solicit business from outside vendors in development of the overall compliance program.
• Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wears personal protective equipment as required.
• Attends training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
• Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
• Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
• Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
• Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level