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Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - Battery Storage

PlusPower
Location not specified
Full Time
Posted December 5, 2025
From $175k
Energy Storage
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Job Description

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

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, assess, and respond to security vulnerabilities, risks, and security events in applications and infrastructure.
  • Manage and advance the company's CSPM platforms and cybersecurity framework certifications.
  • Oversee 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 frameworks.
  • Build and manage a Third-Party Cyber Risk Management (TPRM) program to mitigate vendor and supply chain risks.
  • Communicate cybersecurity and risk metrics to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with external teams on cybersecurity legislation, regulations, and legal compliance.

Requirements

  • Eight (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, penetration testing, or vulnerability assessments.
  • Demonstrated use of scripting software development skills, e.g., 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, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and additional security technologies preferred.
  • Experience in successfully implementing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics for security and risk management.
  • Proficiency 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 effectively communicate at all organizational levels.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in cross-functional environments with both technical and non-technical team members.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Benefits & Perks

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

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