Senior IT Analyst, Cybersecurity, O, EMEA

Company summary Recurrent Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and is one of the worlds largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and O&M platforms. Recurrent Energy is focused on bringing low-cost clean energy and meaningful economic development to communities across the globe. With a strong track record of originating, developing, financing, and building nearly 9 GWp of solar and 3GWh of battery storage power plants across six continents, Recurrent Energy has established a leadership position in both solar and battery storage project development. With a total pipeline of 25GWp in solar and 47 GWh in battery storage, of which 14 GW and 12 GWh respectively interconnections (as of January 31, 2023). In addition, Recurrent Energy’s services business has 6 GW of projects under operations and maintenance contracts, either operational or contracted projects Role This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals across plant infrastructure, operating systems, cybersecurity, and energy management, contributing to the development, optimization, and security of our systems. The specialist will support the design and implementation of the cybersecurity program, working in close collaboration with network and cybersecurity leads. In addition, they will provide technical support to network engineers and system administrators in the commissioning and day-to-day operation of plant systems. This role requires hands-on expertise in infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and energy control systems, with a strong focus on ensuring the security, reliability, and performance of operational assets. Key responsibilities: Plant Infrastructure & Operating Systems Support: * Maintain and optimize plant infrastructure to ensure reliable and efficient operation of physical and virtual environments. * Administer and improve operating systems within plant and OT environments, ensuring stability, performance, and security. * Monitor system performance and proactively troubleshoot incidents across servers, networks, and industrial hardware. * Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to define, document, and improve processes for system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management. * Provide technical expertise for infrastructure-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal operational impact. Cybersecurity Program & Global Energy Management System for SCADA Control Support: * Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments on plant and OT systems, identifying vulnerabilities and defining remediation actions. * Ensure security controls for energy management systems, including SCADA environments, are implemented, maintained, and aligned with applicable standards (e.g., NIST 800-82 and NERC environment). * Monitor network activity and system access to detect anomalies, security breaches, and potential threats, supporting incident response activities when required. * Contribute to the design and implementation of cybersecurity best practices for SCADA and industrial control systems (ICS). * Support the integration of cybersecurity requirements into operational technology environments, ensuring secure-by-design principles are applied. * Ensure IT protocols such as but not limited to Change Management and company Cyber Security protocols * Define cyber security software to align with business objectives Requirements * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. * Solid understanding of plant infrastructure, operating systems, and/or SCADA/Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments. * Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, with familiarity in network security concepts and OT security fundamentals. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex technical issues and propose effective, practical solutions. * Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary technical teams. * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with technical and operational stakeholders. * Customer-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on service quality, reliability, and operational excellence. * Proactive attitude, with motivation to continuously learn and contribute to the improvement of systems and processes. * Knowledge of NIS2, GDPR and NERC rules and regulations * Proficiency in both English and Spanish