Pine Gate Renewables is a leading renewable energy company focused on project development and strategic financing of solar and storage projects throughout the United States. The company’s Pine Gate Impact initiative contributes to multiple non-profit organizations aimed at improving the environment and local communities. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Pine Gate Renewables made the Inc. 5000 list in 2021, placing at #37 and named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2021. Pine Gate Renewables works every day to achieve its mission to “Get Solar Done.” For more information, visit pinegaterenewables.com.

The Information Technology Security Analyst is responsible for the assessment, design, development, deployment, monitoring, compliance and maintenance of the comprehensive information technology and cyber security programs across the
technology ecosystem. Success in this role is defined by successfully identifying, planning for and mitigating the modern threat landscape, including identifying threat actors, attack vectors and threat techniques and then recommending and implementing effective protective and adaptive technologies, techniques and training to reduce overall risk and exposure, as well as the ability to recover quickly and completely from a successful attack incident.

What You’ll Do:

• Roll-up your sleeves and perform a hands-on role in all areas of information technology and cyber security management.
• Develop protocols, procedures, and training to protect all fleet assets. Implement the appropriate security framework for compliance requirements.
• Maintain records of systems and resources to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Adapt to competing demands, evolving threats, and new responsibilities.
• Assist with shipping and provisioning hardware.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Must Haves:

• Demonstrated capability to assist in developing information technology and cyber security programs based on accepted security frameworks.
• Understanding of Information Security frameworks ISO 27001, NIST 800-53 and NIST CSF.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in hands-on application of information technology and cyber security.
• General knowledge of utility industry and the challenges facing the industry as well as an understanding of utility processes/programs and regulations including NERC CIP (preferred).
• Experience with operational technologies (SCADA, ADMS, DERMS, EAM, GIS) (preferred).
• Cybersecurity auditing experience (preferred).
• Microsoft 365 Admin/Azure experience.
• Strong customer service skills, capable of effectively addressing and resolving user inquiries and issues.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related field
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related fields is a plus
• Required Certification: CISSP
• Desirable Certifications: CRISC, CISM, CCSP, CEH

Working Environment

• Preferred location Asheville, NC with monthly travel to asset locations
• Remote with ability to travel once a month to office and asset locations

Pine Gate Renewables believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, training, and development, giving back to the community, remote work options, dog-friendly offices, and much more. Pine Gate Renewables is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Pine Gate Renewables does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.