Sr. Information Security Engineer

Company Overview   

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.  

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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Pay Disclosure & Benefits

Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  

The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.

• 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 
• 6-12 weeks 100% paid parental leave

Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Amperesand is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.