Join a dynamic team supporting the reliability, security, and compliance of a critical Transmission Management System environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys partnering across operations, cybersecurity, engineering, and compliance to strengthen controls, improve processes, and help maintain a highly regulated utility environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations within the Transmission Management System environment.
• Maintain and improve compliance documentation, including policies, plans, procedures, and evidence repositories.
• Monitor adherence to applicable NERC CIP, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Identify process gaps, assess risks, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and readiness.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to review, plan, and implement changes in a secure and compliant manner.
• Assist with vulnerability management, patch coordination, and configuration baseline monitoring.
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams, program stakeholders, and business partners to support clear communication and alignment.
• Help ensure security and compliance controls remain effective and aligned with organizational requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by organizing evidence and providing compliance-related documentation.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in regulated operational technology, transmission operations, cybersecurity, compliance, or a related utility environment.
• Working knowledge of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards and their use in electric utility settings.
• Experience creating and maintaining policies, procedures, standards, plans, and other compliance materials.
• Understanding of Transmission Management Systems, Energy Management Systems, operational technology, or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with core cybersecurity practices such as access management, vulnerability management, patch management, and configuration management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, compliance issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics clearly to varied audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for documentation, tracking, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience coordinating cross-functional work across operations, security, compliance, and leadership teams.
• Background supporting change management processes in a secure and regulated environment.
• Exposure to audit preparation, evidence collection, and issue remediation activities.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly communication.
• Experience contributing to operational improvements that reduce risk and improve standardization.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applicants who are passionate about contributing to an equitable, respectful, and collaborative environment.