Engineer, IT Security (Remote in Greece)

ABOUT POWER FACTORS

Power Factors develops software that accelerates the global energy transition by empowering all renewable energy stakeholders to collaborate, automate critical workflows, and make the best decisions. Power Factors fights climate change with code. 

Power Factors has incorporated its four flagship solutions Drive, Greenbyte, Unity and BluePoint to build an integrated suite of open and smart apps. These apps are purpose built for asset management, field service optimization, and performance optimization. Leveraging the domain expertise and machine learning-based advanced analytics within these apps, customers can maximize the value of their renewable assets to stay competitive.

Power Factors’ renewable energy software platform is one of the most extensive and widely deployed solutions in the market with nearly 300 GW of wind, solar, hydro, and energy storage assets managed worldwide.

Learn more at powerfactors.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To support our growth, we are looking for a Specialist, Security Engineer to design, implement, maintain, audit and support our growing network infrastructure which includes mainly installations in energy production plants and our cloud-based datacenters. You will be part of a team that is responsible for designing and implementing maintainable, secure and highly available network architectures that meet business objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Cooperation with other teams in planning, testing and verification activities required at SCADA hardening / commissioning phase, primarily in Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Perform user account reviews for internal and external users, on systems and customer facing products.
• Perform vulnerability assessments
• Patch management and security product backlog governance
• Harden internal processes and audit source code repositories for aligning with documented security practices
• Collaboration with our SOC provider for SIEM Operations (monitoring, response)
• Manage access lifecycle for internal users and customer on-prem systems and networks.
• Conducting proactive research to analyze security weaknesses and recommend appropriate actions
• Close coordination with our security officer
  

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

We believe you enjoy working in a purpose-driven organization and that you thrive in an environment where you need to find creative solutions to challenging problems in a fast-changing context. This also means that you are effective at managing multiple tasks of varying complexities, work well under pressure, and are driven by continuous learning and growth. Specifically, we are looking for someone with the following toolbox:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• At least 5 years of linux experience
• Familiarity with network & system hardening best practices
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field will be considered a plus
• Strong hands-on technical infrastructure skills on Servers (Linux, network devices)
• Understanding of internet security protocols, mTLS, Certification Authorities, Key Management, IPSEC/VPNs etc
• Linux security hardening knowledge based on best practices (i.e. CIS Benchmarks)
• Experience in working with code deployment and configuration management tools is a plus
• Experience with cloud services is a plus
• Experience using bug tracking systems (Jira, etc.)
• Operational proficiency in English
• Excellent communication skills and team working mentality
• Comfortable with working in a fast-paced and creative environment
• Hard working attitude and willingness to commit on projects
• Proactiveness, accountability and results orientation

LIFE @ POWER FACTORS

We are an agile software development company – big enough to make an impact, but small enough to move quickly and execute in a growing industry, taking advantage of rapidly evolving technologies. We are a collective of bold and ingenious talents driven by results. Our team is made up of hard-working, fun-loving people who are passionate about making the world a better place. We seek fierce and humble people to help us achieve our ambitious plan.

WHY JOIN US

• A humble cause with a clear purpose – you will help us fight climate change with every day at work. We aim to be environmentally conscious in all aspects of our operations.
• Work with passionate experts and top-talents in your field – we are proud of our highly skilled crowd and the savviness each of us brings to the team.
• Friendly and uplifting atmosphere – we believe kindness and respectfulness is core for our culture. A friendly smile or a helping hand is never far away.
• Flexible hours and workplace – it is the result that counts, not when or where. Our hybrid/remote work setup allows everyone to set themselves up for success and create a more sustainable work-life balance.
• All the benefits you expect (and more) – besides the basic benefits (adopted to local needs and norms), you will enjoy perks such as 8h of paid volunteering per year and participation in our Corporate Bonus Program (to name a few).

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.