Sr. Information Security Engineer

Amperesand • Reno, NV

51d • Onsite

About The Position

Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers systems are much more than a transformer replacement, enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or related roles.
• Proven experience with endpoint protection/EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black).
• Hands-on experience with phishing simulation platforms and security awareness training.
• Strong knowledge of email security, DLP, incident response frameworks, and IAM principles.
• Familiarity with securing web applications and SaaS environments.
• Understanding of NERC CIP compliance requirements and their application in the electric power industry.
• Ability to work independently in a startup environment and build processes from scratch.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; prior experience mentoring or leading a team is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build and mature the cybersecurity program from the ground up, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and manage endpoint protection (EDR) and SIEM solutions across the organization.
• Develop and execute phishing simulations and security awareness training programs for employees.
• Configure and maintain email security and data loss prevention (DLP) tools.
• Lead incident response efforts, including detection, triage, and remediation of security events.
• Secure the company’s web application and ensure robust security for all SaaS platforms in use.
• Coordinate vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts across all IT assets.
• Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures, including identity and access management (IAM) best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to integrate security into development and operational workflows.
• Prepare for compliance audits and risk assessments, with a focus on NERC CIP standards.
• Mentor and eventually manage a small team of cybersecurity professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs.
• Commuter Benefits
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed