Application Guide

How to Apply for Cybersecurity Lead

at Intersect Power

🏢 About Intersect Power

Intersect Power is unique as a mission-driven clean energy company recently acquired by Google (announced December 2025) but maintaining separate operations under its own brand. They're tackling the largest energy challenges through scalable low-carbon solutions for retail and wholesale markets, offering an opportunity to work on ambitious power and data infrastructure with Google's backing while preserving startup agility and environmental focus.

About This Role

As Cybersecurity Lead at Intersect Power, you'll be responsible for securing critical energy infrastructure and data systems during a period of aggressive growth and Google integration. This role is impactful because you'll protect systems delivering clean electricity and fuels while ensuring security during the company's expansion and technological transformation following the Google acquisition.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing security alerts from energy generation systems and corporate networks, collaborating with engineering teams on new infrastructure projects, developing security policies for the evolving post-acquisition environment, and coordinating with Google security teams on integration requirements—all while ensuring continuous protection of clean energy delivery systems.

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🎯 Who Intersect Power Is Looking For

  • Has experience securing industrial control systems (ICS) or operational technology (OT) in energy or infrastructure sectors
  • Understands security challenges specific to data centers and generation facilities coming online rapidly
  • Can navigate security requirements during corporate transitions (like the Google acquisition) while maintaining operational continuity
  • Demonstrates ability to build cybersecurity programs in high-growth environments with mission-critical infrastructure

📝 Tips for Applying to Intersect Power

1

Highlight specific experience with energy sector cybersecurity, not just generic IT security

2

Demonstrate understanding of how Google's acquisition might impact security requirements and integration challenges

3

Show examples of building security programs during company growth phases or major transitions

4

Connect your experience directly to protecting clean energy infrastructure and data systems

5

Emphasize remote collaboration skills given the distributed team structure

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with critical infrastructure protection in energy or similar sectors', "How you've managed security during organizational changes or acquisitions", 'Your approach to securing both traditional energy systems and modern data infrastructure', 'Alignment with their mission of preserving the planet through innovative energy solutions']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Google's approach to cybersecurity and how it might influence Intersect post-acquisition
  • → Intersect's specific projects in clean electricity and fuels mentioned in their company description
  • → Cybersecurity challenges unique to renewable energy infrastructure and data centers
  • → The timeline and details of the Google acquisition announced in December 2025

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach securing Intersect's energy infrastructure during the Google integration?
2 What specific threats do you see for clean energy companies with data center operations?
3 Describe your experience with NERC CIP or similar energy sector compliance frameworks
4 How would you build a security team and program for a rapidly scaling energy company?
5 What metrics would you track to demonstrate security effectiveness for both energy operations and corporate systems?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on corporate IT security without addressing industrial/operational technology
  • Not demonstrating understanding of the energy sector's unique regulatory and operational environment
  • Failing to acknowledge the implications of the Google acquisition on security strategy and priorities

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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