Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, Battery Storage

Summary

Join Plus Power, a leading energy storage company, as a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to lead and execute key cybersecurity activities and protections.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in identifying security issues and developing mitigation plans
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field
• Deep hands-on technical expertise in at least two of the following areas: network security, embedded/hardware security, cryptography, web and network protocols, secure bill of materials, threat modeling, pen tests, or vulnerability assessments
• Demonstrated use of scripting/software development skills (e.g., Python, Rust) to automate processes
• Certifications in Security: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, GIAC, and EC-Council desired
• Knowledge of fundamental security Email Security, DLP, CSPM, ZTNA, EDR/XDR, and additional security technologies preferred
• Experience in successfully implementing KPIs and metrics for security and risk management
• Proficient in overseeing the execution of audits, certification programs, and control assessments, encompassing responsibilities such as scope planning, delineating control procedures in accordance with established policies, standards, and requirements, conducting control testing, associating issues with risks, and disseminating findings
• Experience with SOC2 ISO27001, and/or NIST security frameworks, controls, tests, and auditing and associated requirements, in addition to familiarity with SOX-regulated environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Ability to operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical team members
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Knowledge of operational technologies preferred

Responsibilities

• Work day-to-day with a broad set of stakeholders and contributors to drive Plus Power’s cybersecurity program and activities aligning with the company’s compliance and security postures
• Promote secure by design and secure by default strategies
• Baseline, monitor, identify, and assess security vulnerabilities and risks in applications and infrastructure across operational technology (OT), information technology (IT), data science, and data engineering environments
• Own and drive the resolution of different security events, control gaps, policy questions, and technical security risks
• Contribute to building repeatable/reusable/systematic security processes and frameworks to identify potential security events, quantifying and documenting their feasibility, and enumerating the potential blast radius for the organization
• Manage the company’s Compliance & Security Posture Management (CSPM) Platforms, and advance the enterprise's efforts to obtain cybersecurity framework certifications that align with compliance posture along with attestations to reassure internal stakeholders and external customers of our cybersecurity posture
• Provide project management for the implementation of security controls while operating cross-functionally
• Conduct automated evidence collection operations to guarantee the longevity and uniformity of our controls
• Assist with identification and mitigation of cybersecurity risks including compliance concerns (SOX, ISO, NERC-CIP, NIST CSF 2.0)
• Develop, communicate, and assess the compliance stance of the framework in relation to internal and external policies
• Build out and run a Third-Party Cyber Risk Management (TPRM) Program and mitigate systemic risk from security posture vendors and end-to-end software supply chain
• Communicate and maintain cybersecurity and risk metrics for senior executives and leaders of various business units
• Work with External Relations team on proposed cybersecurity legislation and regulations
• Work with Legal and Compliance team to establish cybersecurity controls to facilitate compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation from one of North America’s leading energy storage developers, owners and operators
• Flexible, work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power’s offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, and Palm Beach
• The expected salary range* for this position begins at $150,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic labor market, and other factors consistent with applicable law
• This position is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program
• Plus Power offers a comprehensive benefits program
• Unlimited vacation
• Flexible remote work
• Educational assistance
• Parental leave