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Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - Battery Storage

PlusPower
Location not specified
Full Time
Posted October 14, 2025
From $175k
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Job Description

The role involves leading and executing cybersecurity strategies and controls across the company's energy storage projects, ensuring compliance, managing risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to protect the company's infrastructure and data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute cybersecurity activities and protections across the company.
  • Develop and implement strategies, policies, and controls to ensure cybersecurity compliance and security posture.
  • Monitor, identify, and assess vulnerabilities and risks in applications and infrastructure across OT, IT, data science, and data engineering environments.
  • Manage and resolve security events, control gaps, policy questions, and technical security risks.
  • Build and improve systematic security processes and frameworks for threat detection and risk assessment.
  • Oversee the company's Compliance Security Posture Management (CSPM) platforms and advance cybersecurity framework certifications.
  • Manage the implementation of security controls through project management and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Conduct automated evidence collection to ensure control consistency and longevity.
  • Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks, including compliance concerns related to SOX, ISO, NERC-CIP, and NIST CSF.
  • Develop and communicate the company's cybersecurity and risk metrics to senior leadership.
  • Build and manage a Third-Party Cyber Risk Management (TPRM) program to mitigate vendor and supply chain risks.
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to establish cybersecurity controls for regulatory compliance.
  • Work with external relations on cybersecurity legislation and regulations.

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 such as Python or Rust to automate processes
  • Certifications in Security such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, GIAC, and EC-Council are desired
  • Knowledge of fundamental security technologies including Email Security, DLP, CSPM, ZTNA, EDR, XDR, and additional security technologies is 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, including scope planning, control procedures, control testing, risk association, and findings dissemination
  • Experience with SOC2, ISO27001, and/or NIST security frameworks, controls, tests, and auditing requirements, including 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 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Knowledge of operational technologies is preferred

Benefits & Perks

Highly competitive total compensation starting at $175,000, with potential for more based on experience and qualifications
Flexible work arrangements including work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, and Palm Beach
Participation in an annual bonus program
Comprehensive benefits package
Unlimited vacation policy
Flexible remote work options
Work from home stipend
Educational assistance
Parental leave
Opportunities for in-person connection, learning, and growth

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