Application Guide

How to Apply for NERC (CIP) Compliance Lead

at Intersect Power

🏢 About Intersect Power

Intersect Power is a mission-driven leader in scalable low-carbon solutions, focusing on clean electricity and fuels for retail and wholesale energy markets. Working here means contributing to the energy transition with a company that values operational resilience and innovation in critical infrastructure.

About This Role

As the NERC CIP Compliance Lead, you will own and operationalize the compliance program across medium impact control centers, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory adherence. Your work directly strengthens OT security and operational resilience, making a tangible impact on the reliability of our clean energy infrastructure.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing compliance alerts and evidence gaps, followed by a cross-functional meeting with OT and IT teams to address a new regulatory requirement. Afternoon could involve updating governance documentation, preparing for an upcoming audit, or collaborating with operations to implement a corrective action plan.

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🎯 Who Intersect Power Is Looking For

  • Has 7+ years deep experience in NERC CIP compliance within regulated infrastructure, ideally with medium impact control centers.
  • Possesses hands-on knowledge of OT/ICS environments and can bridge compliance requirements with operational realities.
  • Thrives in building scalable processes from scratch, including governance docs and evidence management systems.
  • Collaborates effectively across OT Security, IT, and Operations teams, translating regulatory requirements into practical actions.

📝 Tips for Applying to Intersect Power

1

Highlight specific experience with NERC CIP standards (e.g., CIP-002 through CIP-014) and any audit readiness projects you led.

2

Emphasize your work with OT/ICS environments—mention specific systems (e.g., SCADA, PLCs) and how you ensured compliance without disrupting operations.

3

Showcase your ability to build compliance processes from scratch or scale existing ones; provide examples of documentation or tools you created.

4

Tailor your resume to include keywords from the job description like 'medium impact control center', 'evidence management', and 'operational resilience'.

5

In your cover letter, mention Intersect Power's mission and connect your compliance work to enabling clean energy reliability.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your proven track record in NERC CIP compliance, especially with medium impact control centers.', 'Your ability to operationalize compliance—moving beyond checklists to embed processes into daily operations.', 'Your collaborative approach with OT, IT, and operations teams to achieve both security and regulatory goals.', "Your enthusiasm for Intersect Power's clean energy mission and how compliance supports scalable low-carbon solutions."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Intersect Power's portfolio of clean energy projects (solar, storage, fuels) to understand their operational footprint.
  • → Read about their commitment to 'operational resilience' and how it ties into their sustainability goals.
  • → Check recent NERC CIP enforcement actions or trends to show awareness of regulatory landscape.
  • → Look into their team structure—who you'd report to and how compliance integrates with OT Security and Operations.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a time you led a NERC CIP audit; what were the challenges and outcomes?
2 How do you balance compliance requirements with operational needs in an OT environment?
3 Describe your experience with evidence management systems; what worked well and what didn't?
4 How would you build a compliance program from scratch for a new medium impact control center?
5 What's your approach to staying current with evolving NERC CIP standards and regulatory changes?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on IT cybersecurity without demonstrating OT-specific compliance knowledge.
  • Avoid vague descriptions of compliance work; be specific about NERC CIP standards and your role in audits.
  • Don't overlook the importance of process building—this role is about creating scalable systems, not just maintaining them.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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