NERC CIP Compliance Analyst

Genius Road • Dallas, Texas • Full Time

Posted on Wed, Sep 9, 2026

NERC CIP Compliance Analyst
Contract: 6–12 months
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid – local candidates only)
We are seeking an experienced NERC CIP & Compliance Analyst with a strong background in cybersecurity, and operational technology (OT) to support a critical energy infrastructure environment. This role will partner with Operations, Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Compliance teams to maintain regulatory compliance, strengthen security controls, manage risk, and drive operational improvements.
Requirements

Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in NERC CIP, OT, transmission operations, cybersecurity, compliance, or a related utility environment
Strong knowledge of NERC CIP standards and electric utility compliance
Experience with TMS, EMS, OT, or other critical infrastructure environments
Experience developing and maintaining policies, procedures, plans, standards, and compliance documentation
Knowledge of vulnerability, patch, access, and configuration management
Experience supporting audits, compliance evidence, and regulatory readiness
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively across technical, business, and compliance teams

Duties

Support daily operations within a critical OT/TMS environment
Maintain and enhance NERC CIP policies, procedures, plans, and compliance documentation
Monitor compliance with NERC CIP, cybersecurity, and organizational requirements
Identify risks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for process improvement
Support vulnerability, patch, access, and configuration management activities
Coordinate secure and compliant implementation of operational changes
Partner with technical and business stakeholders to strengthen security and compliance controls
Support internal and external audits, including evidence collection and documentation
Communicate risks, issues, milestones, and compliance requirements to stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement across operational and compliance processes

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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