Security Operations Engineer

About Critical Loop

Critical Loop is shaping the next generation of energy systems by building the integrated edge grid of the future. Specializing in advanced energy management and battery control systems, Critical Loop empowers businesses and communities to seamlessly unite distributed energy resources for faster, more reliable, and affordable grid access. With deep expertise in grid modernization and a passion for creating resilient, responsive energy solutions, Critical Loop drives innovation at the intersection of technology and energy.

About the Role

At Critical Loop, we’re on a mission to make power more accessible and efficient. As we grow, we're encountering new security risks and customer and compliance requirements - and we’re looking for an engineer who can help us not just meet them, but build systems that are secure, scalable, and easy to maintain.

We’re seeking a Security Operations Engineer who thrives at the intersection of infrastructure, security, and code. Someone who loves digging into security needs, thinking through edge cases, and implementing practical, elegant solutions. You’ll play a key role in translating requirements into real-world systems: from infrastructure as code and authentication systems to build pipelines and secure services.

Responsibilities:

• Own the security posture of distributed edge nodes, ensuring hardened baselines, secure provisioning, updates, and telemetry.

• Implement and monitor key security controls - network segmentation, secrets management, access control, and audit logging.

• Lead the triage and resolution of security incidents, partnering with engineers to design and deliver secure systems.

• Translate security and compliance requirements into practical, scalable implementations.

• Build and maintain secure, repeatable infrastructure across cloud and edge environments using modern automation and infrastructure-as-code practices.

• Contribute to documentation, standards, and cross-functional security efforts, including occasional IT security support.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of total professional experience, including at least 2 years in Security Operations.

• Strong background in Linux-based systems across cloud, on-premise, and edge/IoT environments.

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

• Able to automate operational and security tasks through scripting.

• Experience documenting and providing evidence for security and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).

• Pragmatic mindset - security that enables progress, not prevents it.

• Willingness to learn new tools as needed; current stack includes Python, Terraform, Ansible, AWS, and C++.

Preferred Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with Critical Loop’s stack: AWS, Python, Terraform, and Ansible.

• Strong understanding of authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, SAML, OIDC).

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred, but others welcome).

Critical Loop is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building a diverse team and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.