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NERC CIP Security Compliance Analyst

TEKsystems
$25.00 - $35.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, San Diego
Jan 08, 2026
Description Our client is building out their audit and compliance team with Cybersecurity and Infosec. They are adding a Compliance Analyst for additional NERC/CIP and audit/compliance support. This person will ensure all activities within Security compliance are being executed and adhered to in the proper manner, to also include implementing best practices. Responsibilities/Key Results Areas Managing and monitoring the NERC CIP Compliance program governance and execution Responsibility for creating, updating, maintaining, & adapting the client's IT Governance Framework Planning, implementing, managing, & auditing IT & OT Policies, Procedures, Standards, & Baselines in accordance with the IT Governance Framework Daily/weekly/monthly/annual administrative tasks, reporting, and communication with the relevant departments in the organization based on compliance requirements Participating in audits; preparation, evidence gathering, documentation, audit session participation, and audit finding mitigations Presenting policies & procedures to appropriate stakeholders Keeping track of and meeting audit and compliance deadlines for governance reviews Requirements - Experience with Firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Servers & Applications, Office 365 Security, and Endpoint Security - Experience with IDS/IPS, SIEM, Identity Management services, network monitoring solutions - Experience with implementing zero trust solutions at enterprise scale and hardening solutions - Experience working in a SOC is a plus - Experience with Penetration Testing, Red and Blue teaming experience is a plus - Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to successfully communicate in all situations with internal and external stakeholders - Ability to work on a team or independently as needed - Ability to manage simultaneous projects/work streams, set priorities, and exercise independent judgment - Ability to assess, diagnose, and enhance security and networking technologies for both simple and complex networks - Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills - Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques - Create and update documentation on all areas of expertise Qualifications - 4-year degree in Computer Science, IT or Engineering; or comparable work experience. High school diploma minimally required. - 2+ years of work experience with security standards, protocols, and technologies - 2+ years architecting and implementing enterprise security architecture, management, and support - 2+ years of work experience with incident detection, incident response, and forensics - 2+ years of risk assessment, policy creation, and threat classification frameworks - Security and/or network certification(s) are a plus Must Haves 4+ years of experience with NERC CIP Compliance program management and execution 4+ years of experience in an IT Governance Analyst role 4+ years of experience with Governance, Risk, & Compliance programs 4+ years of experience writing policies, procedures, standards, & baselines 4-year degree in IT, Engineering, History, or Writing; or comparable work experience. High school diploma minimally required. Skills Compliance, Security, Audit, NERC/CIP Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in San Diego,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.