ICS Cybersecurity Engineer - Renewable Power
Core
Senior ICS Cybersecurity Engineer ensuring compliance, resilience, and safe operation of large-scale renewable energy power generation and transmission systems (Solar PV, Wind Turbines, BESS, HV/MV substations).
Role type
Senior IC ICS Cybersecurity Engineer
Builds
Cybersecurity controls and compliance for renewable power assets and grid interfaces
Domain
Renewable Energy / Industrial Control Systems (OT)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
OT/ICS cybersecurity design and validation, ICS/OT network protocols (Modbus, PROFINET, DNP3, IEC61850), industrial controls systems (SCADA/DCS/PLCs), firewall configuration, IDS, vulnerability assessments, risk register management, FAT/SAT/CSAT testing coordination, third-party access control, change management for cybersecurity impacts
Preferred skills
ISA/IEC62443 accreditation, SANS certification, electronics/instrumentation/process automation background
Technologies
SCADA, DCS, PLCs, Firewalls, IDS, Modbus, PROFINET, DNP3, IEC61850, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint
Responsibilities
Perform field verification and validation of cybersecurity design for renewable power assets; Develop and maintain OT cybersecurity asset registers, network diagrams, zone-conduit models, and risk registers; Lead cyber risk assessments for power packages and OEM skid systems; Support pre-commissioning by validating firewall rules, secure remote access, endpoint hardening, and role-based access control; Oversee performance testing for substation automation and turbine control systems; Coordinate with subcontractors and OEMs to control third-party access and ensure compliance; Act as technical interface between project execution, commissioning teams, OEMs, and grid operators; Support cybersecurity handover to operations including incident response alignment and secure remote support models
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC