Cyber Security/NERC CIP Consultant

JOB SUMMARY: As an intermediate Cyber Security/NERC CIP Consultant, you’ll work on the front lines of critical infrastructure. You’ll help utilities and other entities harden the systems that keep the lights on, and guide them through the NERC CIP standards that protect those systems. Day to day, that means running CIP managed services, leading mock audits, assessing client technology stacks and security architectures, and helping write the proposals that win new work. Based out of our US office (with remote work available), you’ll support clients across North America. You’ll work directly with senior consultants and take on more as you grow, with a clear path to a senior role. LOCATIONUS Office (New Albany, IN - Louisville, KY Metro)/HybridFORMATFull Time Remote AvailableEXPERIENCE5-8 YearsTRAVELNorth America & InternationallySALARY$95,000-$130,000 WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Cyber Security: Run patch and vulnerability assessments, support penetration testing across IT and OT environments, and help design and implement firewalls, network solutions, remote access, IDS/IPS, malware prevention, internal monitoring, and SIEM solutions. Assist in the development of programs for cyber security risk identification, prioritization, and remediation, including client documentation, processes, and procedures in the OT sector.
• NERC CIP Compliance: Collect, review and manage audit evidence across CIP-002 to CIP-015. Prepare RSAWs, Self-Reports, TFEs and mitigation plans. Write policies and procedures, and support CIP audits, assessments and mock audits.· Stay Ahead of the Standards: Track evolving Cyber Security standards including NIST, NERC CIP updates, FERC orders, and Regional Entity guidance so clients stay audit-ready, and join industry groups, regional workshops, and NERC and Cyber Security working groups.· Be the Trusted Advisor: Deliver reports, presentations, Cyber Security and NERC CIP training to client teams, and support and lead projects to keep engagements on track.·

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related discipline.

Experience: 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in the electric or utility industry, including hands-on work in cyber security and NERC CIP compliance.

Preferred: GICSP, CISSP (or working towards it), CISM, CEH, CCNA and/or CCNP. Consulting or proposal-writing experience is a plus.

Travel: Willing to travel across North America (and internationally) on short notice, including visits to industrial client sites. PPE provided. Eligibility: Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US and able to obtain a work permit to work and travel in Canada and internationally upon hire. Background Checks: Must be able to successfully complete criminal, cross-identity, and financial background checks. We are a team that values professional growth as much as we value family and a healthy work-life balance. Acumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available under the ADA upon request.