Physical Security Compliance Specialist - Physical Technology & CIP Compliance

FirstEnergy Corp • Akron, OH • 10h ago

JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. Preferred work location is Akron, OH. This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00] Responsibilities include:

Develop, support, and implement the ongoing strategy of the FE physical security compliance programs to meet company, state, and federal regulatory requirements (NERC, NRC, PJM, TSA, etc.)

Ensure effective regulatory compliance to the North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards by providing guidance to support and enhance physical security programs

Develop and maintain FE compliance policies, programs, procedures, and guidelines related to the NERC CIP Standards

Develop and maintain Corporate Security policies consistent with physical security best practices

Develop and maintain Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAW), evidence documentation, and basis of compliance certifications for each NERC CIP Standard that is owned by or applies to Physical Security

Support state based physical security regulatory requirements

Prepare, coordinate and support compliance audits conducted by internal resources, consultants, or regulatory organizations such as RF, PJM, NERC, FERC, TSA, and state agencies

Serve as a physical security representative for all audits, audit investigations, and planning teams for potential compliance concerns

Conduct compliance investigations and document root cause analysis regarding potential violations and ensure they are tracked for timely resolution and fully documented in auditable records

Utilize FE technology (RAAD, Pro-Watch, Salto, ITNow, CATSWeb, Content Navigator, Empower, SharePoint) to assign, track, and monitor compliance efforts

Manage the regulatory required maintenance and testing program

Manage the regulatory required visitor control program

Manage required training such as CIP training and Physical Security Awareness Training

Conduct research and interpret regulatory standards and policies to ensure Corporate Security business practices align with compliance requirements

Participate in compliance champion meetings, CIP change meetings, and internal and external planning and development meetings, such as CIP Core Team, CIPC, NERC Reviews, Peer Reviews, and NATF Forum

Conduct internal assessments to ensure implemented compliance programs satisfactorily meet regulatory requirements

Develop and conduct assessments related to Security Operations Center (SOC) operations to ensure they operate in compliance with regulatory requirements, as well as company policies and procedures

Provide subject matter expert support to contract labor

Serve as a Speak Up resource

Qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Emergency Preparedness, or related field with a recommended minimum of 10 years professional work experience. Must have demonstrated strong performance

Must work at a higher level of responsibility with greater self-direction

Considered a subject matter expert

Pro-Watch Badge Administrator, or equivale

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