Principal IT Governance and Risk Consultant

Requisition: 82469

PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $107,600 - $170,300

Work Location Category: Hybrid Flexible

We are one of the country's largest energy companies, focused on delivering reliable and safe energy to communities. PSEG Long Island offers a supportive, flexible work environment and a range of comprehensive benefits for employees working 20+ hours per week, including medical, dental, vision, family leave, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

This role reports to the Sr IT Manager and oversees Vulnerability Management Remediation, IT Risk Management, Reporting & Metrics Management, and Governance & Process Improvement across multiple technologies. The position coordinates cross‑functional IT teams, acts as a subject matter expert, prioritizes actions, and introduces best practices to support business outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Vulnerability Management and Compliance:
  • Primary point of contact for vulnerability management remediation.
  • Work with IT teams to govern and enforce the vulnerability management process, report SLA adherence, and manage progress throughout the lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with the cyber security team to manage risks related to open vulnerabilities.
  • Escalate unresolved vulnerabilities in a timely manner and close any backlogs.
• Governance and Controls Assurance:
  • Lead the development and maintenance of IT controls aligned with frameworks (NIST, NERC, ISO, SOX, etc.).
  • Map regulatory, audit, and business requirements to control objectives and ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Prepare management responses, remediation plans, and track closure of findings.
  • Collaborate with IT Risk Management, Cybersecurity, and Audit teams to ensure controls support company objectives.
  • Design and build processes for governance of IT vulnerability management, risk management, and compliance.
  • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Reporting and Metrics Management:
  • Define, track, and manage key performance indicators (KPI) for IT business areas and capabilities.
  • Produce status reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
  • Ensure quality using company‑approved methodologies.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities through projects or other planning experiences.
• Broad knowledge of IT business functions and applications, and of system and technology alternatives.
• Deep familiarity with regulatory and assurance frameworks: NIST CSF, NIST 800‑53, COBIT, NERC CIP, SOX.
• Strong knowledge of IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery/business continuity.
• Strong understanding of Vulnerability Management processes, risk assessment methodologies, and SLA/KPI management & reporting.
• Experience with analytic tools to automate performance reporting and KPI management.
• Prior experience in IT governance, risk, and/or compliance.
• Strong analytical ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Strong judgment and escalation management skills.
• Ability to foster working relationships with the team, IT management, and vendor teams.
• Demonstrated ability to measure process performance and identify constraints or escalation requirements.
• Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 compliance required.
• Desired skills:
  • Ability to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Ability to handle complex challenges under time constraints.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). Eligible applicants must meet one of the specified citizenship or residency requirements.

Work commitments may include performing functions outside normal operations and mandatory extended hours during storm/outage restoration efforts. Mandatory on‑premise or alternate location work may occur as directed by the company.

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PSEG Long Island is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to non‑discrimination in employment based on any legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for employees and applicants with disabilities. 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