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Who We Are
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 SecurityLead to join our team and contribute to the development ofon-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.
Product & Customer Engagement
Act as the primary cybersecurity subject matter expert for customers, EPCs, utilities, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
Security Architecture & Engineering
Design, develop, and validate cybersecurity solutions and tooling for energy management systems, including:
Develop cybersecurity requirements, specifications, test plans, and validation procedures for new products and features.
Cybersecurity Standards & Industry Requirements
Incident Response & Operational Security
Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, ensuring timely updates to products, architectures, and security practices.
Training & Security Culture
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.
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.
Hands-on experience with cybersecurity monitoring platforms, endpoint security tools, SIEM technologies, and security analytics.
Cybersecurity certifications such as IC32M, CISSP, GICSP, IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert, GRID, CISA, Security+, or equivalent.
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.
What It’s Like to Work Here
At e-STORAGE, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a team that values your ideas, your background, and your unique perspective. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the secret to our success. Here, you’ll find:
Integrity: We do what’s right, always.
Innovation: We encourage fresh thinking and bold ideas.
Quality: We take pride in delivering excellence, every time.
Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver.
Sustainability: We’re passionate about protecting our planet for future generations.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Join a global leader in renewable energy, backed by over 23 years of Canadian Solar experience.
Work on projects that matter—helping to build a cleaner, greener world.
Thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where your growth is our priority.
Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
Want to join here is what we are looking For
The right mix of education, experience, and skills for the role.
Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
A true commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability.
Your Rewards
We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package—including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
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