Senior Critical Infrastructure Protection Compliance (CIP) Advisor

Senior Critical Infrastructure Protection Compliance (CIP) Advisor

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About the Role

The Senior Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Compliance Advisor is responsible for ensuring ATCO’s compliance with current and future Alberta Reliability Standards (ARS) CIP standards. The role will support the development, implementation and maintenance of compliance‑related documentation, support CIP projects and audit activities, and report on compliance activities. The position acts as a subject matter expert in both CIP project and operational capacities, overseeing CIP compliance governance, oversight, and monitoring services.

The advisor investigates, analyzes, and prepares dispositions on suspected contraventions of CIP Standards for reporting to the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO). This role provides technical expertise in cybersecurity and CIP compliance matters, collaborating with internal and external teams to support the reliability and security of Alberta’s bulk electric system.

What You Get to Do

• Lead initiatives to identify, develop, and coordinate recommended improvements to the CIP Compliance Program and associated processes, procedures, etc.; provide implementation guidance and compliance support.
• Provide CIP subject matter expertise and implement guidelines for physical security engineering standards.
• Lead the development, execution, and maintenance of CIP Compliance process documentation as it relates to NERC CIP standards (AESO ARS CIP Standards).
• Provide guidance on enhancement opportunities in the development of internal control and change management processes in collaboration with internal SMEs.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with existing, new and upcoming applicable ARS CIP standards, and support implementation of compliance software tools.
• Lead and support investigation, documentation and monitoring of compliance self‑reports and mitigation plan actions.
• Assist with overseeing the team in the development, collection, and review of compliance evidence to ensure accurate and timely completion, including proactive self‑certifications, where applicable.
• Ensure data consistency and initiate data cleanup measures as needed.
• Monitor and assist with compliance controls, monitoring solutions and reports.
• Conduct analysis of compliance risks and issues when necessary and develop recommendations to address them accordingly.
• Lead and coordinate in preparing all reporting to both internal as well as external regulatory agencies.
• Support the development and ongoing maintenance of CIP compliance KPI’s and assist with ongoing enhancements and aligning service improvements with KPI’s.
• Proactively monitor and stay up to date on evolving ARS CIP standards, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
• Lead and manage CIP audit activities and gap assessments to identify and address any areas of non‑compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to foster a compliance‑focused culture.
• Mentor and support junior team members, providing expert guidance and coaching.
• Serve as the CIP Compliance subject matter expert, providing comprehensive support and guidance to stakeholders on ARS CIP requirements and best practices.
• Ensure leadership is continually informed by providing summaries of audit activities and regulatory decisions related to compliance matters.
• Monitor and respond as appropriate to the AUC’s requests for stakeholder input on AESO submitted Alberta Reliability Standards (ARS), rules, etc.
• Where required, monitor and provide feedback on the development of and revisions to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) Reliability Standards.

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We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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