Critical Loop · 1 month ago
Security Operations Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yrCritical Loop is shaping the next generation of energy systems by building integrated edge grid solutions. The Security Operations Engineer will help address security risks and compliance requirements by developing secure systems and collaborating with various teams to maintain a robust security posture.
EnergyEnergy StorageIndustrialManufacturingPower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Develop secure, repeatable systems in both cloud and edge environments, using modern infrastructure as code
Implement security controls including network segmentation, secrets management, and audit logging
Lead the triage and resolution of security-related issues and collaborate with engineers on secure software libraries
Interpret and implement security requirements (e.g., contractual cybersecurity plans, internal policies, compliance obligations) across our infrastructure and systems
Own the security posture of edge nodes (full Linux systems inside battery storage and switchgear), including hardened baselines, identity and access controls, secure provisioning, and remote update mechanisms
Ensure reliable monitoring, telemetry, and auditability across geographically distributed field deployments, integrating edge data into centralized detection and compliance workflows
Partner with hardware, firmware, and platform teams to maintain secure device lifecycles—covering configuration drift, vulnerability management, and safe operational workflows for manufacturing, deployment, and field maintenance
Document decisions and architectures clearly, and help establish documentation standards across the team
Assist with IT Security work until we’re ready to hire dedicated staff (SaaS configuration and integration, laptop postures and MDM, etc)
Qualification
Required
Background in Linux-based systems, both cloud and on-premise/edge/IoT
Strong experience with infrastructure-as-code practices and tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
Experience documenting and providing evidence for security and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.)
Willingness to learn new tools as needed - our stack includes Python, Terraform, Ansible, AWS, and C++
A pragmatic mindset - security that enables progress, not prevents it
Preferred
Hands-on experience with our stack: AWS, Python, Terraform, Ansible
Understanding of authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, OIDC) and authorization patterns
Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred, but others welcome)
Company
Critical Loop
Critical Loop develops deployable microgrids and software-driven power solutions that provide on-demand energy for constrained sites.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase