Sr Analyst CIP Compliance

MISO•Carmel, IN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission-driven team operating the electricity superhighway. You’ll help advance a mature, auditable, and sustainable CIP program that underpins grid reliability and resilience today and for the future. Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million people. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or 4+ years relevant experience in lieu of degree).
4+ years (6+ preferred) in internal/external audit, internal controls, or regulatory compliance—ideally within energy, ISO/RTO, or other regulated infrastructure.
Working proficiency with NERC CIP Standards (CIP-002 through CIP-013), IT General Controls, and CMEP processes; familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443 in OT environments.
Electronic access control, physical security, incident response, supply chain risk, vulnerability/patch management, baseline configuration.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Cybersecurity Risk Management a plus.
Certifications (preferred): CISA, CISSP, CRISC, Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end execution of CIP compliance across applicable standards; operate as a subject matter expert and key liaison to business stakeholders.
Design and lead testing strategies for complex IT/OT controls; validate control effectiveness; identify gaps; assess risk; and drive corrective actions.
Plan and conduct CIP maturity reviews; evaluate processes and documentation; recommend improvements for long-term sustainability.
Lead complex compliance investigations and root cause analyses; develop and guide corrective action plans; support self-reports and filings.
Lead evidence strategy and narrative development; coordinate responses to NERC/Regional Entity requests; ensure complete, consistent documentation.
Deliver CIP and cybersecurity regulatory training; provide consultative guidance on control design, access management, and compliance obligations.
Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives, incident response exercises, and policy/procedure development.