NERC CIP Virtualization Consultant

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Dragonfli Group

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11 - 50 employees

The Dragonfli Group is a Washington, DC based LLC specializing in management and technology consulting. Dragonfli transforms its clients’ businesses by leveraging high impact strategic planning and technology solutions coupled with our deep expertise in infrastructure, corporate strategy and operations. The Dragonfli Group's passionate and experienced consultants take a collaborative approach to provide strategic planning and information security solutions to organizations looking to increase profitability, streamline operations, manage risk, meet regulatory demands and build market share.

📋 Description

• Review and update existing NERC CIP policies and procedures to reflect virtualization requirements under NERC Project 2016-02 • Develop new documentation for in-scope BES Cyber Systems across all project phases including design, build, and delivery • Document technical and procedural requirements for virtualized environments supporting critical infrastructure • Develop testing and evidence collection strategies to support CIP compliance audits • Update Management Model documentation to reflect changes in processes and procedures • Conduct awareness and education sessions to drive organizational understanding of CIP virtualization changes • Leverage assessment tools such as Tripwire or AssurX to support gap analysis and ongoing compliance monitoring • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across IT, OT, and compliance functions to socialize policy changes • Serve as a subject matter expert on NERC CIP standards, providing technical and regulatory guidance to project teams • Support engagement planning, analysis, and stakeholder coordination throughout all project phases

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards in an energy, utilities, or electric reliability context • Demonstrated experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalent) as applied to OT/ICS or BES Cyber Systems • Experience developing, updating, and implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures in a regulated utility or energy environment • Familiarity with NERC Project 2016-02 (Modifications to CIP Standards) and the regulatory context for CIP virtualization • Ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory concepts to non-technical stakeholders • Experience conducting or supporting NERC CIP compliance assessments, audits, or gap analyses • Proficiency producing professional deliverables in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel • U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (required per contract) • Ability to work within the continental United States for the duration of the engagement

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical — Multiple POS health plan options including an HSA-compatible plan • Dental — PPO coverage for preventive, basic, and major services • Vision — Annual exam, frames, lenses, and contact lens allowance • 401(k) — Employer match up to 5% of eligible compensation • PTO — 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 16 hours of Floating PTO from day one • Paid Federal Holidays — All 11 federal holidays observed