Application Guide

How to Apply for Information Security Engineer II

at Form Energy

🏢 About Form Energy

Form Energy is pioneering affordable, long-duration energy storage to enable a 100% renewable electric grid. Their unique iron-air battery technology aims to solve the critical challenge of multi-day energy storage, making them a mission-driven company at the forefront of the clean energy transition.

About This Role

As an Information Security Engineer II, you will deploy and maintain security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security) and respond to incidents, directly protecting the systems that support Form Energy's grid-scale battery development. Your work ensures the integrity of sensitive R&D data and operational technology, making you a key enabler of their renewable energy mission.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve monitoring security alerts from firewalls and endpoint detection tools, troubleshooting a DLP policy issue in Microsoft 365, and collaborating with IT to deploy a security patch via Intune. In the afternoon, you might script an automation to correlate logs from Azure Sentinel and prepare a report on access control reviews.

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🎯 Who Form Energy Is Looking For

  • Hands-on engineer with 3+ years of experience in security infrastructure, access control, and incident response, ideally in a fast-paced, growth-stage company.
  • Proven expertise in Microsoft M365 security stack, including Intune, Azure, EntraID, and DLP, with experience migrating or managing these tools.
  • Comfortable with scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate security tasks and improve efficiency.
  • Self-starter comfortable in a remote environment, with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently on complex security issues.

📝 Tips for Applying to Form Energy

1

Highlight specific experience with Microsoft M365 security tools (Intune, Azure, EntraID, DLP) in your resume and cover letter, as this is a key requirement.

2

Mention any experience in energy, manufacturing, or OT environments, as Form Energy likely has unique security needs around battery technology and grid systems.

3

Quantify your impact in previous roles (e.g., 'Reduced incident response time by 30% through automation scripts').

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize hands-on deployment and configuration of security tools, not just policy or compliance work.

5

Since the role is remote, demonstrate your ability to work independently and communicate effectively across time zones in your application.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Passion for clean energy and Form Energy's mission to decarbonize the grid.", 'Specific examples of deploying and managing Microsoft M365 security technologies in a previous role.', 'Experience with scripting and automation to improve security operations.', 'Ability to thrive in a remote, startup-like environment with a small security team.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read about Form Energy's iron-air battery technology and their recent funding rounds or pilot projects.
  • → Understand the unique security challenges of long-duration energy storage and grid integration (e.g., OT/IT convergence).
  • → Familiarize yourself with their company culture and remote work policies by reviewing their careers page and employee testimonials.
  • → Review any public security incidents or challenges in the renewable energy industry to show awareness during interviews.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe how you would deploy and configure Intune for endpoint management in a remote workforce.
2 Walk through your incident response process for a suspected ransomware attack.
3 How would you approach migrating on-premises security controls to Azure/EntraID?
4 Explain a time you automated a security task using scripting. What was the outcome?
5 How do you stay current with emerging threats and security technologies, especially in the energy sector?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without mentioning Form Energy's mission or specific security needs.
  • Overemphasizing compliance or policy work without demonstrating hands-on technical skills (e.g., 'I managed a team' vs. 'I configured firewalls').
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of M365 security tool deployment or migration experience.

📅 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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