DevOps Security Engineer (Remote - US)

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing storage and renewables. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

 

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

This position will be within the Fluence Digital business unit, formed following Fluence’s acquisition of San Francisco-based start-up AMS. Fluence Digital’s IQ platform uses artificial intelligence, advanced price forecasting, portfolio optimization and market bidding to ensure energy storage and flexible generation assets are optimally participating in wholesale electricity markets.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

 

Formed following Fluence’s acquisition of San Francisco-based start-up AMS, Fluence Digital’s software technology uses artificial intelligence, advanced price forecasting, and portfolio optimization to boost the financial and operational viability of energy storage and flexible generation assets. We achieve this primarily by interpreting market and telemetry data to optimize market bidding and other asset management settings in near real-time.

 

In an industry that is growing quickly and becoming an increasingly critical part of energy infrastructure, the DevOps Security Engineer will help Fluence Digital identify and mitigate security flaws and contribute to the design and development of a secure, reliable, and scalable platform.

 

The role is based primarily from Fluence Digital’s San Francisco office, with most of the team working remotely at present. You and colleagues may use the office at your discretion and personal preference. You will report to the DevOps team lead and will interact regularly with members of the Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Commercial teams. The role will grow over time as Fluence scales its SaaS products to new customers, new types of energy assets, and additional markets.

 

Key role responsibilities include:

 

Work closely with the DevOps team to develop, implement and formalize security infrastructure and its features.

 

Regularly identify, evaluate, and address security vulnerabilities.

 

Create incident response capabilities to ensure business viability.

 

Collect, disseminate and improve upon metrics related to the detection, investigation, and response to issues.

 

Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to ensure policy adoption and adherence to corporate objectives and certification requirements.

 

Balance the principle of least privilege with maximum openness, transparency and minimum friction for developers.

 

Provide thought leadership and technical expertise. Develop strategic initiatives to scale and upgrade the platform as well as your team. 

 

Ensure a healthy and balanced working culture and assist in the development of your cohorts' skillsets.

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