Sr. Infrastructure Security & Compliance Specialist

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Company Overview

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are growing our company and capabilities. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge. Come join us as we lead energy, together.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days; and much more.

Primary Purpose Of Position

The Sr. Infrastructure Protection and Compliance Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining the security and resilience of critical infrastructure at Constellation Energy by contributing to the development and implementation of security policies, overseeing project activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

This role is tasked with ensuring adherence to regulatory security standards, including FERC, NERC CIP, Maritime, DOT, and others. Additionally, the role involves managing projects aimed at bolstering the security and resilience of critical infrastructure, as well as developing, implementing, and maintaining security policies and procedures. The role also involves overseeing various project activities, including requirements gathering, scoping, design, execution, and troubleshooting, while working closely with stakeholders to ensure projects are completed within scope, budget, and timeline.

To be successful, the candidate should have strong project management skills, to include experience in managing complex projects, and a solid understanding of regulatory security standards. They should also have expertise in infrastructure protection and security systems, including operational controls and troubleshooting core security systems.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Implement and sustain physical security policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory standards (FERC, NERC CIP 006, NIST, Maritime, DOT, etc.) and conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with all regulatory security requirements.
• Maintain documentation and records related to physical security measures, compliance activities, and project management.
• Drive operational support to corporate physical security systems, including managing security integrator relationships, problem resolution escalation, and Security Operations Center (SOC) support.
• Lead, manage, and conduct critical infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, providing infrastructure protection standards, design recommendations, vendor engagement, implementation, testing, commissioning, project closeout, and turnover; develop and update project plans, including design, scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and prepare and present project status reports to leadership and stakeholders; conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and reporting per security regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to NERC CIP standards, other regulatory standards, and project management, to include AI Technology; provide training and guidance to staff on all security regulatory standards and best practices.
• Interface with various company personnel and external vendors/contractors/integrators to research, guide, and implement integrated, cost-efficient physical security systems (e.g., CCTV, Access Control, intrusion detection & alarm systems) compliant with Constellation's physical security standards and industry regulatory requirements.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on electronic security systems by communicating with engineers, vendors/integrators, manufacturers, internal IT groups, business leads, and end users; provide coordination between internal and external groups, including educating teams about infrastructure protection standards, procedures, and technologies.
• Act as a liaison to field operations, project managers, and Business Unit leadership in the design and implementation of physical security systems, identifying and recommending electronic access control equipment, monitoring performance, ensuring compliance with company management model/regulations protection standards, and identifying opportunities for synergies.
• Support the security vulnerability assessment process by providing system details, hardware recommendations, operational designs/enhancements, and budget development in accordance with company and regulatory protection standards.
• Develop and sustain physical security standards for systems and operational support; implement system changes or upgrades.
• Pursue and implement corrective actions from hardware failure identification activities, isolating system and user errors, and recommending enhancements.
• Work independently with approximately 80% of efforts on field assignments, to include travel, and 20% in the office.
• Provide 24/7 on-call and/or on-site coverage to deliver immediate action for critical program functions.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 5 years of experience in physical security, compliance roles, and project management, preferably within the energy sector or critical infrastructure industries.
• In-depth knowledge of NERC CIP standards and other regulatory security requirements.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects related to substation and power plant protection.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, written and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with PC/desktop workstation: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, able to read CAD drawings and schematics.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree
• 10 years of experience with physical security, compliance roles, and project management, preferably within the energy sector or critical infrastructure industries.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, PMP) are highly desirable.
• Systems knowledge: Exacq Vision Video platform, Tyco CCure Software House Access Control, Video Analytics, DMP Burglar Alarm Systems, outdoor detection hardware.
• Ability to use AI Technology.
• Other related duties as assigned by leadership.
  
  

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.