Operations Analyst 3 (12121)

Operations Analyst – Information Security and Compliance

Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental stewardship, is looking for an Operations Analyst for their Vancouver, Washington location. In this role, you will support cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, and operational risk initiatives for critical utility infrastructure and operational technology (OT) systems. You will collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to assess security vulnerabilities, support regulatory compliance efforts, analyze business processes, and develop recommendations to strengthen cybersecurity practices, operational efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you think you’d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!

Pay Range: $70.00 – 73.00

Location: Vancouver, Washington – Mostly Remote (must reside within 125 miles of Vancouver, WA). Occasional onsite attendance and up to 10% travel for meetings and training.

Key Responsibilities for Operations Analyst:

Support cybersecurity compliance and vulnerability management programs for operational technology (OT) systems and critical infrastructure.

Monitor and evaluate compliance with NERC-CIP, FISMA, and NIST security requirements , including supporting regulatory assessments, audits, and documentation.

Conduct vulnerability assessments of systems, networks, applications, and infrastructure using security monitoring and assessment tools.

Analyze security vulnerabilities, identify risks, recommend remediation strategies, and track corrective actions through completion.

Support patch management activities, including vulnerability identification, patch evaluation, implementation tracking, and compliance reporting.

Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to evaluate business processes, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to cybersecurity and operational procedures.

Develop and maintain security documentation, compliance evidence, audit materials, System Security Plans (SSPs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).

Collect, analyze, and report cybersecurity metrics, compliance data, and operational performance indicators using Excel and other reporting tools.

Support regulatory audits, security assessments, data requests, and compliance reporting by coordinating documentation and stakeholder responses.

Develop process documentation, technical reports, training materials, and recommendations to improve cybersecurity practices and regulatory compliance.

Work with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives, security controls, and operational risk management.

Requirements for Operations Analyst:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Organizational Development, Accounting, Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field is preferred.

8+ years of relevant experience with an applicable bachelor’s degree, 10+ years with an applicable associate’s degree, or 12+ years without an applicable degree is required.

Progressive experience in operations analysis, information security, cybersecurity compliance, or related technical environments is required.

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel , including pivot tables, macros, charts, graphs, and dashboard reporting, is required.

Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, and automated data systems , including technical documentation and reporting, is required.

Knowledge of hardware and software patch management programs, secure system configurations, and system hardening practices is required.

Knowledge of information security controls, vulnerability testing, and security assessment methodologies is required.

A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with cybersecurity monitoring and vulnerability assessment tools, including Nessus, Nmap, Splunk, SolarWinds, SNMP, or Tripwire , is preferred.

Experience with IT service management, trouble ticketing, change management, IT asset management, or configuration management systems is preferred.

2+ years of experience implementing and maintaining FISMA compliance standards within a federal or regulated environment is preferred.

2+ years of experience supporting NERC-CIP regulatory compliance , including documentation, assessments, and audit preparation, is preferred.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:

Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status .

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