Director, Security Compliance

Pattern Energy Group LP•Houston, TX

3d•$145,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
At least 10 years of combined experience in IT/OT security and regulatory compliance (NERC CIP, SOX/ITGC, GRC), including direct technical exposure.
Proven ability to translate regulatory and compliance requirements into technical controls across IT and OT environments.
Strong knowledge of internal control, compliance, and procedure development, with the ability to manage risk for a scalable program.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to translate technical items efficiently for internal stakeholders.
Results-oriented and comfortable managing multiple concurrent priorities.
CISSP or equivalent certification.
Experience in critical infrastructure or energy-sector compliance.
Prior experience in a scaling or IPO-track organization.
Established working relationships with NERC and regional entity auditors.

Responsibilities

Oversee Pattern's NERC CIP compliance program (Operations & Planning and Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards) across IT and OT environments; serve as Subject Matter Expert cross-functionally and ensure audit readiness.
Own the SOX IT General Controls program ahead of Pattern's IPO via a dedicated SOX Lead; ensure testing, documentation, and remediation are completed on schedule.
Own Pattern's enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) framework and tooling administration via a dedicated GRC Lead, including chairing the Risk Review Board.
Manage direct reports (Senior Manager, NERC Compliance; SOX Lead; GRC Lead) and coordinate with Security Operations and IT Operations to maintain the compliance oversight/evaluate/execute boundary.
Lead all NERC-related engagements, including audits, spot checks, self-certifications, ad hoc data requests, and NERC Alerts.
Develop, revise, and maintain IT/OT security policies, standards, and governance documentation as part of the internal governance framework.
Monitor industry and regulatory compliance trends (NERC, SOX/SEC, evolving cybersecurity regulation) and communicate impacts to leadership and impacted stakeholders.
Verify new and updated IT and OT assets are correctly classified and documented for NERC CIP compliance as part of the asset integration workflow.