Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Remote)

at SOLV Energy

🏢 About SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy is a leading solar energy company pioneering cleaner power across North America. With a focus on large-scale solar projects, they offer a mission-driven work environment where you can contribute to renewable energy while tackling complex cybersecurity challenges in IT, OT, and cloud environments.

About This Role

As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at SOLV Energy, you will design and maintain security architectures across IT, OT, and cloud, with a strong focus on NERC CIP-regulated OT/ICS environments. You'll also lead cybersecurity for mergers and acquisitions, making this role critical to protecting both operational technology and corporate growth initiatives.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with reviewing security alerts from OT environments and cloud infrastructure, then collaborating with the M&A team to assess a new acquisition's security posture. After lunch, you could be designing a segmentation strategy for a solar plant or automating vulnerability scans with PowerShell, ending the day with a threat hunting session using KQL.

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🎯 Who SOLV Energy Is Looking For

  • You have 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, with deep expertise in Azure, Entra ID, and M365 security, plus hands-on OT/ICS security experience following the Purdue Model and ISA/IEC 62443.
  • You've led cybersecurity due diligence and integration for M&A activities, and can quickly assess and secure new environments.
  • You are proficient in scripting with PowerShell, Python, or KQL to automate security tasks and threat hunting.
  • You have strong incident response and vulnerability management skills, especially in NERC CIP-regulated environments.

📝 Tips for Applying to SOLV Energy

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific OT/ICS experience, including Purdue Model and ISA/IEC 62443 knowledge, as this is a key requirement.

2

Quantify your M&A experience: mention number of deals, size of environments integrated, and specific security controls implemented.

3

Showcase Azure security certifications (e.g., AZ-500) and any NERC CIP compliance experience prominently.

4

Include a brief cover letter that connects your cybersecurity expertise to protecting renewable energy infrastructure.

5

Prepare a portfolio of automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell for Azure security, Python for threat hunting) to share during the interview.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your experience with OT/ICS security in NERC CIP-regulated environments and how it applies to solar energy operations.', 'Highlight specific M&A cybersecurity work, including due diligence and integration of IT and OT systems.', "Demonstrate your ability to design cloud security architectures in Azure/M365, aligning with SOLV Energy's remote-first infrastructure.", 'Express passion for renewable energy and how your role directly supports a cleaner power future.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Learn about SOLV Energy's current solar project portfolio and any recent acquisitions to understand the scale and complexity of their OT environments.
  • → Review NERC CIP standards, especially CIP-005 (Electronic Security Perimeter) and CIP-007 (Systems Security Management), as they are critical for this role.
  • → Explore SOLV Energy's public cloud strategy (Azure/M365) and any published case studies or white papers on their security practices.
  • → Understand the company's remote work culture and how they manage security for a distributed workforce.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe how you would segment IT and OT networks in a solar plant using the Purdue Model and ISA/IEC 62443.
2 Walk through a recent M&A cybersecurity due diligence process you led, including key risks identified and mitigations.
3 How would you secure remote access to OT systems in a NERC CIP environment?
4 Given SOLV Energy's remote nature, how would you design a zero-trust architecture for cloud and on-premise resources?
5 Explain your approach to incident response in an OT environment where safety is paramount.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't overlook the OT/ICS requirement—applicants without this experience are unlikely to be considered.
  • Avoid generic responses about M&A; be specific about your role in technical due diligence and integration.
  • Don't neglect automation skills; failing to mention scripting or KQL could be a missed opportunity.

📅 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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