job summary: Description: This worker is directly responsible for ensuring the operational reliability of Client's Bulk Electric System and Natural Gas Pipeline through demonstrated compliance with requirements defined by NERC CIP Standards and TSA Security Directives. To be successful, the candidate must have a functional understanding of the IT Systems and Tools that support these environments, including: - Ansible Automation Platform**** - Python**** - YAML**** - JSON File Formatting**** - BASH Terminal**** - Bitbucket**** - Linux**** - Hands-on knowledge of orchestration and automation tools such as Ansible**** As well as: - Footprints and Service Now IT service management tools - Splunk - Tripwire Enterprise / IP360 - Palo Alto Panorama - Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint - Other internally developed applications that support these environments Required/Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree - In addition to required degree, five (5) years minimum of related work experience - In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s) AND 5 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 10 year(s) related work experience Desired Qualifications - Ability to participate in and/or lead teams with minimal supervision - CISSP and/or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and/or CISA - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Direct working experience with NERC CIP or NIST frameworks - Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Legal or related field - Demonstrated working knowledge of programming languages and tools, including: - Visual Basic location: Charlotte, North Carolina job type: Contract salary: $47.55 - 57.55 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: The position requires the timely gathering and maintenance of evidence items that enforce and enhance the cybersecurity posture of the data network systems that support critical infrastructures by: - Actively participating in daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual NERC CIP and TSA compliance tasks and audit activities, as well as, participating as a subject matter expert (SME) as necessary during audits. - Working with multiple IT / Cybersecurity teams to ensure that solutions adhere to compliance requirements defined by NERC CIP Standards and TSA Security Directives. - Assisting with the review, evaluation and root cause identification of deficiencies that lead to compliance violations and/or near misses - Participating in the development of mitigation plans and responsibility for completing corrective actions to address compliance violations and/or near misses - Developing and maintaining a working knowledge of command syntax, with - Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches - Cisco ACI - Cisco Routers - Opengear remote management terminals - SecureCRT or other Secure Shell terminal client - Citrix Web Interface - Use of VPN with RSA tokens - Adobe PDF markup qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors skills: Embedded Software Full LifecyclePythonJSON Automation Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.