Cybersecurity Applications Engineer, Tesla Energy

As a key technical member of the cross-functional Applications Engineering team within the Energy Projects group, you will be integral to Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

• Support development of cybersecurity solutions that comply with applicable global standards such as NERC-CIP (North America), Australian Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act, UK G99 (Europe)
• Support Tesla Energy’s cybersecurity compliance efforts, including maintaining SOC 2 Type 2 certification, IEC 62443, and UL2941
• Facilitate implementation of cybersecurity measures required for critical infrastructure telemetry and remote access
• Develop and deploy monitoring tools and dashboards to enhance cybersecurity features and service efficiency for complex utility-scale battery projects
• Support Tesla Energy’s vulnerability management including patch identification, testing and remediation plans
• Assess new cybersecurity requirements for Tesla Energy projects in contracting/ negotiation phase
• Support sales and sales engineering teams in distinguishing between regulatory and customer-specific requirements
• Support new Tesla Energy software features by writing specifications and test plans, assisting development and test efforts, managing deployment, and documenting new capabilities
• Provide technical support both internally and externally with customers throughout the sales and deployment of Tesla products into new and complex applications
• Work with cross functional internal teams and external parties to audit practices and implement improvements identified
• Degree in relevant Engineering discipline with 3+ years’ work experience, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity of industrial control systems. Familiar with relevant Energy industry standards such as NERC-CIP
• Strong understanding of Energy systems including devices such as meters, inverters, SCADA controllers, and network systems
• Skilled with automation and programming languages like Python, C, C++, RUST, GO etc.
• Strong understanding of controls and communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, etc.
• Hands-on experience in implementing communication networks for critical infrastructure including multi-layer network architecture
• Networking related certifications (CCNA, CCNP, etc) are a plus
• Experience with implementing industry standard cyber security requirements: DMZ, jump/ proxy servers, firewall rules, etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team