Section Manager-Cyber/ Critical Infrastructure Protection Specialist

Where

Spring Valley, NY

What you'll be doing

Under the general supervision of the Director Control Center and Substation Operations and in collaboration with other groups within and external to the CEI family of companies the Section Manager will be active in and be responsible for functional compliance with NERC critical infrastructure protection related to the operation of BES Cyber Systems/Assets at O&R affected facilities. This position is the senior technical position responsible for the on-going development and maintenance of information security policy to meet the business unit cyber security and cyber compliance missions and objectives. The Section Manager Plans, designs and implements associated policies in conjunction with other key stakeholders of the cyber security program and technical architecture. Plans, develops, and implements program processes and technical controls to mitigate threats that could attack, damage, or gain unauthorized access to networks, facilities, data or programs. Collaborates in the planning for, implementation and maintenance of the companies cyber security awareness program as it relates to CIP. Ensures implementation of company safety, health and environmental programs for employees whose work is directed. Ensures that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with company policy and governmental regulations. Responsible for direct supervision of critical infrastructure protection program including evaluating the performance of direct reports and taking action to develop individual and group performance indicators. Ensures that all the CIP requirements are met, as and when mandated, through the continuing development, revision, recommendation and/or implementation of operational strategies, budgets, technologies and required policies and procedures to meet NERC CIP requirements applicable to O&R assets and respond to real-time, specific, actionable threat information. Provides oversight for all aspects of and task-components related to compliance with NERC CIP standards, including sustaining compliance with new and developing versions of CIPS through review, analysis and/or providing appropriate recommendations in the NERC standards development stakeholder process. Provides ongoing technical entity-specific risk analysis as well as assessment and recommendation for mitigation for the protection of applicable infrastructure. Analysis and response must include a comprehensive and sustained risk management approach providing the ability to identify, assess, monitor and respond to cyber security-related risks and provide the organization with the information needed to make risk-based decisions. Approach must consider safety and reliability, privacy and data integrity, business continuity and reputation management. Interfaces with designated organizations and departments at O&R and CECONY, with service vendors and contractors, and with appropriate regulatory bodies to achieve sustainable compliance with all CIPS requirements to secure the identified cyber assets and systems from threats that could attack, damage, or gain unauthorized access to networks, facilities, data or programs. Interfaces with and participates in various working groups and committees as necessary. (e.g. Corporate cyber security team, DOE, NERC, NPCC, RFC, PJM and NYISO sub-committees). Conducts reviews, audits, tests and drills, as appropriate, of CIP compliance activities, processes and documented guidance in order to monitor and report on status of compliance. In accordance with O&R established policies as well as the applicable CIP requirements, grant, change or revoke physical and/or electronic access to the control centers and BES cyber systems and critical cyber assets. Participates in the company emergency management processes and storm plans. Performs other related assignments, as required.

What your background should be

Minimum of 8 years of experience preferably in an electric power system operations, IT and/or energy management systems environment. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Should have a thorough understanding of the regulatory structure of FERC, NERC, NPCC, RFC, and their relationships to our company. Maintain a complete understanding of present NERC CIP standard requirements, measures and compliance reporting, quickly develop working knowledge of future revisions, and be the SME on these standards. Must have a demonstrated ability to lead initiatives across various organizations and in cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with executives, peers and subordinates. Fundamental knowledge of data networking is required. Must have demonstrated leadership ability and proven track record of achieving sustainable results in managing IT projects and/or technology system implementation. Position requires expert knowledge of cyber security technology and the ability to plan for related technology implementation several years in the future. Fundamental knowledge of data networking is required. Familiarity with common client/server and typical energy management system applications a plus. A working knowledge of basic UNIX commands, security and system logging, Microsoft Active Directory as well as MS Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Project) is strongly preferred.

Required Schooling / Training

The candidate must have a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology System Security or a related technical curriculum. A Graduate degree and/or professional certification in cyber security is preferred.

Who is the client company

Concern with business consulting, information technology, software engineering and outsourcing services.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com