Security Analyst (CIP)

Security Analyst (CIP)

TYPE: Contract LOCATION: King of Prussia, PA ONSITE/REMOTE/HYBRID: Hybrid, expected on-site Thursdays START DATE: July 2026

We are seeking a Security Analyst to support Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance efforts and ensure alignment with applicable NERC reliability standards. This role plays a key part in developing, coordinating, tracking, and communicating compliance activities tied to federally mandated reliability and security requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Work both independently and collaboratively to manage assignments involving the collection, organization, and analysis of documentation supporting CIP standards compliance.
• Review newly issued or updated standards, procedures, and policies to determine required changes for continued compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders to mitigate identified risks and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in routine compliance audits to ensure ongoing adherence to NERC CIP Reliability Standards.
• Help strengthen internal controls, particularly in areas where non-compliance could present significant operational, financial, or reputational risk.
• Support internal teams in designing processes, documentation, and reporting mechanisms that reinforce compliance efforts.
• Contribute to standards reviews and provide recommendations and guidance regarding NERC CIP requirements.
• Assist in preparing for regulatory audits, spot checks, and self-certification activities.
• Identify compliance issues by defining problems, gathering relevant information, evaluating facts, and developing well-supported conclusions to aid in investigative processes.
• Maintain compliance tracking systems, monitor audit progress, and manage documentation repositories.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience working with NERC CIP standards and related compliance requirements.
• At least five years of experience developing or overseeing implementation of detailed work instructions or procedural documentation.
• Prior experience supporting regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to peers and organizational leadership.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking abilities, with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven experience identifying issues, analyzing data, evaluating solutions, and drawing sound conclusions within a compliance or investigative framework.
• Energy industry background preferred.

EOE STATEMENT We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.