Security & Compliance, Specialist

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Security & Compliance, Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll support the implementation of business requirements, assists in gap analyses, and contributes to the development of control strategies and risk mitigation efforts. This role helps identify regulatory challenges and opportunities within the current and evolving compliance landscape.

The specialist provides input on new product structures and ensures they align with applicable regulatory requirements. They assist in meeting NERC CIP and Grid compliance obligations, including security reporting and audit preparation. Working under the guidance of the Program Manager, the specialist helps maintain operational efficiency and supports day-to-day compliance with NERC CIP standards.

The role involves collaboration with various departments such as Transmission & Distribution, Corporate Security, Generation, Energy Procurement, and Ethics & Compliance to support program deliverables and ensure effective communication with stakeholders. While the work is largely collaborative, the specialist is expected to operate independently within defined responsibilities and contribute to cross-functional compliance initiatives within the Grid Services and IT departments. 

As a Security & Compliance, Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Information Technology, JD, or related field.
• One or more years of experience working with industry-standard frameworks such as NIST, ITIL, COBIT, CSF, and ISO 27001, supporting cybersecurity, IT governance, or compliance initiatives.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in utility or other industry with exposure to NERC or FERC standards and audit processes.
• One or more years of experience in supporting diverse IT infrastructure and operating systems, with proficiency in basic scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) or advanced Excel skills for automation, reporting, and data analysis.
• Should be a good team playes and detail oriented.
• CISA, Security+ or any compliance or cyber security certification.

Additional Information

• This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days.  Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California.  Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• Position will require up to 10% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.

• This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.
• This position has an option for a 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule or 40hrs/5 days a week.
• Relocation does not apply to this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.