Cybersecurity Lead
canadiansolar · Kitchener, ON ·
- Seniority
- Lead
- Category
- Security
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Company size
- 501-1000
- Salary
- CAD 100,000 – 145,000 / year
canadiansolar · Kitchener, ON ·
Lead cybersecurity for energy-management software powering utility-scale battery storage systems, integrating security controls and ensuring compliance with NERC-CIP, IEC 62443, and other standards.
Welcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.
With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we’re not just building products we’re powering communities and making a difference worldwide.
Position Title: Cybersecurity Lead
Department: EQS
Compensation: $100,000 - $145,000 + annual bonus (paid in local currency; range varies by location)
Location: Kitchener, ON (Onsite)
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Security Lead to join our team and contribute to the development of on-premises Energy Management System (EMS) for utility grade systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity for industrial control systems, a passion for sustainable energy, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic startup-like environment.
As Cybersecurity Lead for EQ-S, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and compliance of our leading-edge EMS platforms, which drives energy solution digitalization, system performance analytics, and grid energy management systems. You will lead the integration of security features into the software lifecycle, perform risk assessments, and ensure compliance with industry standards such as NERC-CIP, IEC 62443, and other regional regulations. Your expertise will be critical in securing the energy management and data analytics software against evolving threats while aligning with industry standards.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cybersecurity for software-based energy management systems, distributed networking, and IoT devices. You will be responsible for analyzing regulatory requirements, programming security features, and ensuring the successful delivery of secure and compliant solutions.
We are looking for a hands-on cybersecurity engineer who is passionate about securing energy systems, stays current with evolving cyber threats and technologies, challenges conventional approaches, and drives continuous improvement across products, projects, and processes.
Responsibilities:
Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Management
Apply Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) principles to conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for EQ-EMS, SCADA systems, BESS installations, and related energy infrastructure.
Define and drive the cybersecurity roadmap for EQ-S, aligning security initiatives with business objectives, customer requirements, and industry best practices.
Establish and maintain secure-by-design development practices, ensuring cybersecurity controls are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
Perform threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and security reviews to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
Product & Customer Engagement
Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams to define cybersecurity requirements and acceptance criteria for product features and releases.
Act as the primary cybersecurity subject matter expert for customers, EPCs, utilities, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
Support sales, proposal, and project deployment activities by developing compliant cybersecurity solutions for customer requirements.
Review customer specifications and provide technical guidance on cybersecurity architectures and implementation approaches for utility-scale projects.
Security Architecture & Engineering
Design, develop, and validate cybersecurity solutions and tooling for energy management systems, including:
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
Network monitoring and visibility solutions
Security dashboards and reporting
Vulnerability management and scanning tools
Security automation and continuous monitoring capabilities
Log collection, analysis, and SIEM integrations
Develop cybersecurity requirements, specifications, test plans, and validation procedures for new products and features.
Design and maintain secure reference architectures for utility-scale energy projects, including:
Network segmentation strategies, DMZ architectures
Firewall policy design and management; Secure remote access solutions
Identity and access management; Encryption and key management solutions
Secure communications using TLS, MQTT, OPC UA, and related technologies
Cybersecurity Standards & Industry Requirements
Interpret and implement cybersecurity requirements from standards and frameworks including:
IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001
Utility and regional cybersecurity requirements
Develop cybersecurity design guidelines, security hardening standards, and implementation best practices for product and project teams.
Lead cybersecurity gap assessments and ensure security requirements are incorporated into product and project deliverables.
Collaborate with internal teams to support customer cybersecurity questionnaires, audits, and security reviews.
Incident Response & Operational Security
Develop and maintain incident response plans, security monitoring processes, and cybersecurity operational procedures.
Support investigation and remediation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and incidents.
Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, ensuring timely updates to products, architectures, and security practices.
Drive continuous improvement of security monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities across the EQ-S platform.
Training & Security Culture
Develop cybersecurity awareness programs and technical training materials for engineering, deployment, and operations teams.
Promote cybersecurity best practices across the organization and foster a security-first culture.
Mentor engineers and technical teams on cybersecurity principles, secure development practices, and industry standards.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles supporting industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), critical infrastructure, or energy systems.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards including: IEC 62443 (including 2-1, 3-2, 4-1, and 4-2), NERC CIP, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001
Experience working with utility-scale energy systems, including EMS, SCADA, BMS, BESS, PCS/Inverters, Solar PV, and hybrid energy systems.
Strong understanding of OT networking architectures and cybersecurity controls.
Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols including: Modbus TCP/IP, DNP3, IEC 61850, MQTT, OPC UA
Experience implementing cybersecurity controls such as: Network segmentation, DMZ architectures, Firewalls, Jump servers and proxy servers, IDS/IPS solutions, Secure remote access technologies
Experience with vulnerability management, penetration testing, threat modeling, encryption technologies, PKI, secure communications, and key management.
Proficiency with scripting and automation using Python and familiarity with TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, Java, C++, or similar languages.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
Preferred Experience:
Experience designing and securing utility-scale EMS, SCADA, and distributed energy resource management systems.
Experience with hybrid on-premises and cloud-based architectures in regulated critical infrastructure environments.
Hands-on experience with cybersecurity monitoring platforms, endpoint security tools, SIEM technologies, and security analytics.
Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements, grid operator cybersecurity requirements, and customer security standards for energy projects.
Cybersecurity certifications such as IC32M, CISSP, GICSP, IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert, GRID, CISA, Security+, or equivalent.
Experience leading cybersecurity initiatives, architecture reviews, and cross-functional security programs in complex industrial environments.
Experience supporting third-party cybersecurity assessments, customer security evaluations, and certification initiatives.
e-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.
This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.
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Work on projects that matter—helping to build a cleaner, greener world.
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Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
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