Security Associate

The job responsibilities are outlined as follows:

• Establish a high level of understanding of NERC reliability standards for implementation with our customers.
• Prepare and participate in NERC compliance presentations to clients.
• Prepare physical and cyber security educational awareness materials.
• Assist staff with the development and maintenance of client CIP program documentation.
• Assist in the development of documents and templates for the latest version of the NERC CIP standards.
• Perform entry-level regulatory assessments of client program data and documentation.
• Review network diagrams and security settings in accordance with the NERC CIP standards.
• Assist in the development of scenarios for incident response plan tabletop exercises.
• Assist in the facilitation incident response plan tabletop exercises.
• Draft post incident response tabletop exercise reports.
• Other tasks as needed.
• Required Travel: ~10%

Education/Experience (required):

• Bachelor’s degree, certification, or equivalent experience in computer science, cyber security, or information/operational technology.
• High level verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Knowledge and awareness of Microsoft based software applications.
• Ability to relocate within reasonable distance to Waterbury VT 05676; Hybrid schedule of in office 2 days a week.
• Ability to travel anywhere in North America.

Education/Experience (preferred):

• Experience with NERC CIP standards.
• Experience with security and risk assessment management.
• Experience with physical security best practices
• Certified or pursuing certification in one or more of the following: ISC2 CISSP, CompTIA Security , GIAC GSEC, or other equivalent certifications.
• Experience with ISO 27000, CIS Critical Security Controls, NIST frameworks, or other similar standards/frameworks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000