William Bowen

About William Bowen

Technical consultant with expertise in the areas of technical training, data analysis, cyber security, information technology and applications development.

Experience

1. Nerc Cip Compliance Analyst

   Duke Energy Corporation

   Aug 2021 — Present · Belews Creek, NC, US

   Responsible for evaluating, planning, scheduling, and executing patches on NERC-CIP protected machines in accordance with Duke policy.• Engage with project and maintenance activities to understand potential NERC-CIP impacts and provide guidance to ensure compliance.• Interface with Duke Regional Compliance Manager and CIP Program Management.• Provide periodic support to other Duke Energy facilities.• Applies understanding of IT security in conjunction with NERC standards to develop effective strategies and work plans for NERC CIP program.• Assists CIP Standard Owners in designing and implementing effective controls to ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards.• Verifies that the design of security controls for compliance with NERC CIP standards is effectively maintained.• Lead or participate in the creation, modification, and implementation of control activities to ensure compliance with the NERC CIP standards.• Reviews evidence of compliance and tests to ensure that the objectives of controls are being satisfied; identifies areas for improvement; and is an integral part of ensuring improvements are implemented.• Supports the automation of security control activities.• Develops and implements detailed compliance reports for NERC CIP standards and control activities.• Conducts internal compliance reviews and coordinates self-reporting of potential violations. Assists control owners in the development and execution of mitigation plans. Ensures timely completion of all mitigation plan activities and facilitates evidence collection.• Perform annual security assessment to identify risk and vulnerabilities and develop recommendations for senior management based on results.

Education

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD (ABD), Applied Science and Technology

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  Master of Science - MS, Electrical Engineering

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical Engineering

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Renewable Energy
• Analysis
• Sustainability
• Smart Grid
• Research
• Customer Relations
• Electrical
• Energy
• Energy Efficiency