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US Tech Solutions

NERC Cyber Security Specialist

Hybrid

Charlotte, United states

$ 32 /year

Junior

Freelance

30-01-2026

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Skills

Incident Response Change Management Networking Risk Assessment Organization

Job Specifications

Duration: 12 months

Job Description:

Position focuses NERC CIP standard requirements; candidates should be comfortable completing compliance work in a networking environment; position requires some admin-type work that compliance requires; NIST/CIS experience would relate, team is not expecting an expert in NERC CIP but someone who at least has an understanding of the standards.
Coordinates, plans, and implements an organization's computer information security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. Reviews violations of computer security procedures to eliminate violations.

Responsibilities:

Performs day to day NERC CIP compliance work
NERC CIP, NIST/CIS
Maintains security framework across the enterprise.
Participates in cybersecurity projects and initiatives within Cybersecurity, IT, and other business units.
Contributes to team knowledge base.
Maintains up-to-date documentation of security infrastructure, changes, and security strategies.
Documents work performed.
Interacts with business partners and other IT Teams as necessary to understand, apply, and enforce security requirements.
Proactively identifies/makes recommendations on potential security issues and solutions.
Participates in on-call rotation duties.
Provides increased availability during inclement weather, cyber, and significant incidents.
Adheres to proper Change Management requirements and processes.

Experience:

3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, or OT security within the energy/utilities sector.
Strong working knowledge of NERC CIP standards and audit processes.
Experience securing OT/ICS/SCADA environments.
Familiarity with risk assessment, incident response, and compliance documentation.

Skills:

Cybersecurity
NERC CIP
Compliances
NIST/CIS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Name: Karan Madan

Email: Kaanm@ustechsolutionsinc.com

Internal Id: 25-50742

About the Company

USTECH SOLUTIONS is the largest privately owned diversity workforce partner with a global footprint. For 20+ years, we have partnered with leading MSPs and some of the world's largest enterprises to deliver a flexible workforce. We serve Fortune 500 giants and growing businesses alike, reinventing the role of humans in a digital workforce. 'Reinventing Human' is about connecting you with top talent and seamlessly integrating new hires into your programs through our next gen AI powered Talent platforms. As the largest privat... Know more