[Remote] Cybersecurity Associate Director-Energy Providers

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Guidehouse is a consulting firm specializing in Cyber Consulting, and they are seeking a Cybersecurity Associate Director to design and implement secure architectures for enterprise and operational environments for commercial energy providers. The role requires expertise in regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity best practices, focusing on the Power/Electric Utilities industry. Responsibilities • Design enterprise data models, data lakes, warehouses, and integration frameworks for structured and unstructured data • Architect secure systems aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS controls to ensure compliance • Implement NERC CIP standards (002–013), including audit preparation, evidence gathering, and mitigation planning • Secure data flows across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments using encryption, IAM, and network segmentation • Develop and enforce RBAC, ABAC, MFA, and privileged access management in compliance with technical CIP standards or similar regulations • Create secure architectures that anticipate attack vectors, supported by playbooks and detection strategies • Protect OT environments such as EMS, SCADA, DCS, and other industrial control systems within the Bulk Electric System • Maintain data integrity, availability, and confidentiality through metadata standards, classification, retention, and purging policies • Collaborate with compliance, operations, IT, and engineering teams to align technical architecture with regulatory and business needs Skills • Due to nature of client engagements must be a US Permanent Resident or US Citizen • Associate Director -Bachelor's degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or related discipline AND Seven (7+) plus years post-graduation working experience within the electric utility industry or a NERC related regulator; Or Master's degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or related discipline AND Five (5+) plus years post-graduation work experience within the electric utility industry or a NERC related regulator • Work experience for all levels must be an emphasis on North American NERC Reliability Standards (USA and/or Canada) supporting regulatory framework and processes around NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Regional Entities • In-depth knowledge of implementing NERC CIP standards (002–013), audit preparation, evidence gathering, and mitigation planning • Designs and implements RBAC, ABAC, MFA, and privileged access management aligned with CIP-007 and CIP-005 requirements • Familiar with securing OT environment such EMS, SCADA, DCS, and other industrial control systems within the Bulk Electric System • Strong writing skills for creating security architecture diagrams, CIP evidence packages, procedures, and training materials • Works effectively with compliance, operations, IT, and engineering teams to align technical architecture with regulatory and business needs • Ability to travel to include potential international as needed • Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location • Currently reside in the contiguous United States • Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of listed core Guidehouse Office or Client Office Location • Ensures integrity, availability, and confidentiality of data through metadata standards, classification, retention, and purging policies • Ability to design secure architectures that anticipate attack vectors, supported by playbooks and detection strategies • Experience in designing enterprise data models, data lakes, warehouses, and integration frameworks using structured and unstructured data • Deep understanding of NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS controls to architect secure systems and enforce security compliance • Proficient in securing data flows across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments with encryption, IAM, and network segmentation • Specific working experience related to any of the following: Bulk Electric System (BES) and power systems, Electrical Reliability, NERC/FERC Enforcement or Auditing Benefits • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Basic Life & Supplemental Life • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Student Loan PayDown • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities • Skills Development & Certifications • Employee Referral Program • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program • Mobility Stipend Company Overview • Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job

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