Deputy Manager - SCADA (Wind & Solar)

ReNew; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNew is seeking an OT Cybersecurity Expert to secure renewable energy infrastructure, focusing on protecting SCADA, ICS, substations, and grid assets while ensuring compliance with Indian cybersecurity regulations.

The role requires 4–10 years of experience and a B.Tech/B.E in Electrical or EE/EEE, based in Gurgaon. You will lead security implementations, risk assessments, and coordination with IT, operations, and OEMs.

Qualifications

• Experience in OT cybersecurity for energy assets.
• Knowledge of CEA Cybersecurity Guidelines and CERT-In directives.
• Ability to coordinate across IT & operations and manage audits.

Responsibilities

• Implement cybersecurity framework & controls across renewable energy assets.
• Design and implement secure OT network architecture and remote access.
• Lead OT cybersecurity projects from design to handover and coordinate with OEMs/EPCs.
• Ensure adherence to CEA/CERT-In/ NCIIPC and grid compliance requirements.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and support incident response activities.
• Collaborate with Corporate IT, plant teams and contractors to mitigate risks.

Skills

OT Security

Network Security

Risk Assessment

Incident Response

Education

B.Tech or B.E (Electrical / EE/ EEE)

Job description

With a view to encourage internal talent development and growth, we seek applications from interested employees for this role.

About Company

ReNew is a leading decarbonisation solutions provider and the first Indian clean energy company to list on Nasdaq (Nasdaq: RNW). With ~28 GW of commissioned and pipeline utility-scale projects including manufacturing, we are a global company with strong Indian roots. Founded in 2011, ReNew is at the forefront of fighting climate change by offering decarbonisation solutions through utility-scale wind and solar offerings, green hydrogen, carbon markets, and energy storage. ReNew has been a pioneer in leveraging digital technologies to accelerate the transition to green energy and address the unique requirements of the B2B segment in India, where we are the market leader. Our mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew is the world’s first clean energy company to be recognised as a Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. In 2023, we were recognised among ‘Top 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch’ by the MIT Technology Review. We are a recipient of the Sustainable Market Initiative’s Terra Carta Seal. The COP28 UAE Presidency presented ReNew the ‘Energy Transition Changemaker’ award for developing and deploying the country’s first round-the-clock power project. ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects currently contribute to 1.9% of India’s power capacity and are spread across 150+ sites and 18 Indian states. We have helped prevent 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% of India’s total power sector emissions, in addition to generating around 130,000 jobs over the past decade. ReNew generated 22+ billion kWh of clean energy during FY25, enough to power over 6 million Indian households annually, and helped avoid 18.6+ million tonnes of carbon emissions

Job Description

Designation: Deputy Manager - SCADA (Wind & Solar)

Experience : 4 years to 10 years

Qualification : B. Tech or B. E (Electrical / EE/ EEE)

Location : Gurgaon (Haryana)

Job Summary

We are seeking an OT Cybersecurity Expert to secure renewable energy infrastructure. The role focuses on protecting SCADA, IC S, substations, and grid-connected renewable assets while ensuring compliance with Indian cybersecurity regulations such as CEA guidelines and CERT-In directives.

Key Responsibilities

1. OT Security Implementation

• Implement cybersecurity framework & controls across renewable energy assets (solar plants, wind farms, hydro stations, BESS) in line with applicable guidelines
• Implement identity and access management for OT environments
• Responsible for IT-OT segregation as per applicable grid norms and standard best practices
• Define backup & disaster recovery strategies
• Govern third-party and OEM cybersecurity compliance
• Coordinate with stakeholders (Corporate IT, Site Operations, SCADA OEMs etc) for risk mitigation and patch management activities

2. Network Security & Segmentation

• Design and implement secure OT network architecture
• Ensure secure communication across sites (remote wind/solar farms)
• Implement VPNs, firewalls, and secure remote access for field engineers

3. OT Security Projects, Risk Management & Incident Support

• Lead OT cybersecurity projects across renewable energy assets from design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate with Corporate IT, SCADA OEMs, EPC contractors, and plant teams to implement OT security controls.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures for SCADA, substations, and plant control systems.
• Support cybersecurity incident response, recovery activities, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

4. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure adherence to industry and regulatory standards such as:
• CEA Cybersecurity Guidelines (2021)
• CERT-In Cybersecurity Directions (2022)
• NCIIPC guidelines for critical infrastructure
• Grid compliance requirements (SLDC/RLDC/NLDC)

5. Audits and reporting

• Responsible for all statutary audits and inspections pertaining to OT Cyber Security domain
• Responsible for all submissions as per applicable norms
• Maintain OT asset inventory and risk classification

6. Collaboration & Training

• Work closely with Corporate IT Team for review, implementation, troubleshooting & technical discussions on all matters related to OT/ IT-OT segregation
• Work with plant operations, engineering, and IT teams
• Support OEMs (e.g., turbine, inverter vendors) for secure configurations
• Conduct cybersecurity awareness sessions for plant personnel

ReNew Values

PIONEER

Take bold calls and innovate; Deliver sustainable future value; Encourage creative and Inspirational ideas; Respond to change with agility.

RESPONSIBLE

Care for the planet; Deliver high-quality solutions to customers; Meet our commitments and uphold stakeholders' trust; Maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

EXCELLENCE

Build and execute best in class & within time; Take charge and dive deep; Driven by results and impact; Experiment and embrace continuous improvement.

PARTNER

Collaborate across businesses, geographies and levels; Connected by trust and mutual respect; Engage as a well-networked community; Drive the clean energy transition together.

At ReNew, we believe that each individual is unique, and we respect and value these differences. We hire people from all regions, geographies, languages, backgrounds, cultures, gender and age groups fostering a truly inclusive environment at work. We are committed to accelerating progress, generating equitable outcomes, and ensuring our culture is supportive for everyone. We demonstrate equality and integrity in our growth as a responsible company for all.