NERC CIP Compliance Lead at Cypress Creek Renewables Full Time

The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables (CCR) is a leading renewables Independent Power Producer. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Our mission is to power a sustainable future, one project at a time. Since its inception, CCR has developed more than 11GW of solar projects. Today we own 2GW of solar and through our O&M Services business, we operate 4GW of solar projects, the fourth largest provider in the US.

The Role

Cypress Creek is seeking an experienced NERC CIP Compliance Lead to oversee our compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards. The NERC CIP Compliance Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards across all aspects of our organization. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our operations and IT systems meet or exceed NERC CIP requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and controls that ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on NERC CIP requirements to business and IT teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify compliance gaps and develop and implement remediation plans.
• Lead NERC CIP audits and manage audit responses to ensure successful outcomes.
• Stay current with NERC CIP standards, guidelines, and best practices, and communicate changes and impacts to the organization.
• Lead and support ongoing NERC CIP compliance activities, including self-assessments and documentation reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in NERC CIP compliance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of NERC CIP standards and requirements.
• Experience leading NERC CIP audits and managing audit responses.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in the energy industry is a plus.
• ERCOT and other state regulatory agencies experience is a plus.

Licenses, Certifications, and Training:

• Valid driver’s license
• CISSP, CISA, and/or CISM certification

Working Environment:

• Fast-paced environment requiring the ability to simultaneously balance many assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Travel up to 25%
• Remote possible

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
• Company Swag

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. 

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.