Senior Critical Infrastructure Security Specialist

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

1d•$102,000 - $139,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Critical Infrastructure Security Specialist is responsible for physical security and compliance regulations related to standards and guidelines provided by agencies such as FERC/NERC/WECC, CPUC, TSA, or DOT. In this role, you will manage complex issues with minimal supervision, conduct threat and vulnerability assessments, security, and compliance audits at critical assets, and serve as a main point of contact and SME for assigned regulations and facilities across PG&E’s territory. The position will require verification of physical protection system performance, recommend improvements, conducts in-depth compliance analysis and periodic penetration testing. Documentation requirements include the writing of complex threat and vulnerability assessments, mitigation plans, security plans, compliance artifacts, procedures, training material, and compliance reports. You will develop strong partnerships with internal/external stakeholders and respond to emergency events as needed. You may also respond to physical security related issues, provide audit or financial testimony, requests for information, emergency planning, and incident response. The headquarters location is in Oakland but may be flexible with other work locations. Extensive travel is required within PG&E territory and may require weekend and after-hours support.

Requirements

High school diploma
6 years of related military, law enforcement, or corporate security experience or relevant security experience.
Ability to pass and maintain NERC/CIP background check
CA Driver’s license or ability to obtain by first day of hire
Frequent travel over a large territory
Must attain ASIS PSP or CPP certification within 3 years of hire
Fluency in MS Office applications

Nice To Haves

BA or BS in criminology, criminal justice, or similar field of study
Ten (10) years of related military, law enforcement, security technology, or relevant experience
Five (5) years background in Critical Infrastructure Protection or counter terrorism with a utility or Government Agency under federal, state, or local requirements
ASIS certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Experience with physical security protection systems/ civil and technology solutions
Experience implementing and maintaining FERC/NERC/CPUC/TSA or DOT security regulations
Previous experience working for a utility in a related field for electric, hydro, or natural gas
Business acumen, problem solving, change management and comfortable with ambiguity
Project management experience regarding security installation processes
Compliance investigations, audits and providing oral or written testimony
Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships across various internal and external groups
Strong presentation and facilitation skills
Strong oral and written communications skills
Experience managing the physical security of a large, multi-site enterprise
Experience acting as Law Enforcement liaison
Ability to shift priorities and multitask
Must be able to do frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds; carry up to 35 pounds of equipment on person daily; and do additional lifting and/or moving ability as required by the job

Responsibilities

Conducts complex physical security surveys, conducts complex threat and vulnerability assessments, risk mitigation, and site-specific security plans.
Main liaison for all security and compliance related matters for assigned area of responsibility, including security operation center, solutions delivery, and internal/external business partners.
Trains career-level specialists on conducting complex threat and vulnerability assessments, risk mitigation, and site-specific security plans.
Assists in updating documents as necessary in compliance regulations and company standards.
Builds and maintains strong working relationships with key internal/external compliance points of contact, relationships with CSD partners, Functional Areas (FA), and law enforcement.
Partner with Project Delivery Team and business partners (FAs) to complete all upcoming projects requiring compliance controls and security integration.
Work with external clients (i.e., security service vendors and private security organizations) on various projects to ensure that alarms, access controls, intrusion detection, and camera equipment are operational and effective for the intended purpose.
Work with internal clients, project managers, security operations center, and IT network support on projects.
Provide technical support to Corporate Security Department (CSD) Investigative Unit and Emergency Planning groups.
Respond and support emergency events throughout the PGE territory.
Assess existing security practices and systems, compliance obligations, identify deficiencies and recommend solutions to management.
Conduct site surveys and physical security assessments at PG&E facilities.
Prepare written and verbal reports identifying security gaps and provide recommendations for alternative security measures.
Where applicable, ensure that post order requirements and expectations for sites in areas of responsibility are being met.
Ensures the safety and security of assigned facilities by assessing vulnerabilities in physical security protection (i.e., physical access, video systems, and locks) and perform site penetration testing.
Responds to security incidents at assigned facilities and identifies and executes appropriate response to security issues.