COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

About the role

Provides admin, support, and cybersecurity services for Operation Support Systems. Evaluates and analyzes systems requirements and implements technical solutions relating to Santee Cooper's Energy Management System (EMS), including external supporting networks. Administers fulfillment of compliance objectives with NERC requirements on all subject systems, including generating, compiling, and reviewing evidence and policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert and support representative for technologies and processes for access control, Windows/Linux operating systems, patch management, system permissions, network monitoring, performance assessments.
• System monitoring, server support functions, backup/restoration activities, log/alert reviews.
• Maintains all hardware/software necessary for networking and functionality of EMS Platforms and Regional Water Systems.
• Maintains and/or installs workstations, servers, appliances, supporting devices, infrastructure.
• Maintains local data warehouse, data server and log servers.
• Serves as lead for securing and protecting Cyber Assets and systems.
• Administrator of the Change Management Tracking System, access control, inventory management, baseline management, and information protection systems.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CIP compliance discussions, meetings, audit preparation, audits, and mitigation plans.

Requirements

• Compliance Specialist III: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering + 2 years experience OR Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering + 4 years experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 6 years experience.
• Knowledge of Checkpoint and Cisco equipment; communications protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, DNP, ICCP); network troubleshooting; system performance monitoring and improvements; management systems.
• Experience with Windows operating systems, malware prevention, system backup/restoration applications, firewalls, vulnerability scanning tools, patching deployment.
• Operational understanding of Windows Server/Workstation, Red Hat Linux Servers, Checkpoint SmartDashboard, Tripwire Log Center/Enterprise.
• Compliance Specialist II: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering OR Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering + 1 year experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 4 years experience.

Qualifications

• Certificated Information System Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent security certification is highly preferred.

Skills

• Checkpoint and Cisco equipment knowledge.
• Communications protocols: TCP/IP, Ethernet, DNP, ICCP.
• Network troubleshooting and system performance monitoring.
• Windows operating systems, malware prevention, backup/restoration, firewalls, vulnerability scanning, patch deployment.
• Windows Server/Workstation, Red Hat Linux Servers, Checkpoint SmartDashboard, Tripwire Log Center/Enterprise.
• Strong documentation, attention to detail, and change management abilities.

Pay

• Compliance Specialist III: $104,620 – $130,770 (minimum – midpoint).
• Compliance Specialist II: $84,180 – $105,210 (minimum – midpoint).