Lead Security Operations Engineer

Sungrow USA Corporation; Costa Mesa, Houston (CA, TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sungrow USA Corporation is seeking a Lead Security Operations Engineer to join Sungrow Americas' cybersecurity team. The role owns and operates security technologies, leads incident response, and strengthens detection and response across IT and cloud environments.

This position goes beyond a SOC analyst, combining hands-on engineering, tool ownership, and end-to-end incident response. Hybrid work arrangement from Costa Mesa, CA, or Houston, TX with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations or engineering roles.
• Experience deploying and managing security tools (SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, vulnerability management).
• Hands-on experience supporting cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure).
• Proven ability to independently investigate and respond to security incidents.
• Strong understanding of security operations workflows, detection, and response processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Initial deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of security platforms (SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, vulnerability management).
• Execute end-to-end incident response from triage to post-incident analysis.
• Own and implement security hardening and secure configurations across IT and cloud environments.
• Lead vulnerability management processes and remediation tracking.

Skills

Incident response

Security operations

Cloud security

Threat detection

Security tooling

Communication

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

IAM

Vulnerability management

Job description

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About Sungrow:

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. ("Sungrow") is a global leading PV inverter and ESS provider with 515 GW of power electronic converters installed worldwide as of December 2023. Founded in 1997 by University Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow leaders in the research and development of solar inverters with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and ESS for utility-scale, commercial & industrial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions, NEV driving solutions, EV charging solutions, and renewable hydrogen production systems. With a strong 27-year track record in the PV space, Sungrow products power in 170 countries and regions worldwide. For more information about Sungrow, visit: www.sungrowpower.com .

The Position:

We are seeking a Security Operations Engineer to join Sungrow Americas' cybersecurity team. This role is responsible for owning and operating security technologies, leading incident response activities, and strengthening detection and response capabilities across IT and cloud environments.

This position operates beyond traditional SOC analyst responsibilities, combining hands-on engineering, tool ownership, and full lifecycle incident response. The Security Operations Engineer will serve as a key technical resource supporting Sungrow's defense-in-depth strategy and overall security maturity.

Security Tooling & Platform Ownership

• Lead Initial deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of security platforms, includingSIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, vulnerability management, and related tooling
• Lead integration and optimization of security technologies across enterprise IT, AWS, and Azure environments
• Continuously improve detection capabilities through alert tuning, correlation rules, and automation

Detection & Incident Response

• Execute end-to-end incident response, including triage, investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident analysis
• Serve as a technical escalation point for security incidents and operational issues
• Partner with Sungrow's MSSP to ensure effective monitoring, escalation, and response coordination
• Own and execute security hardening and configuration management
• Identify and remediate security gaps, misconfigurations, and control deficiencies
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to implement and maintain secure configurations

Vulnerability & Risk Management

• Lead vulnerability management processes, including scanning, prioritization, and remediation tracking
• Align remediation efforts with risk impact and operational priorities
• Support audit and compliance activities through technical control validation and evidence generation

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work across IT, engineering, and external partners to drive security improvements
• Develop and maintain playbooks, procedures, and operational documentation

Contribute to security design decisions and architecture improvements across tooling and cloud environments

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations or engineering roles
• Demonstrated experience deploying and managing security tools (SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, vulnerability management)
• Hands-on experience supporting cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure)
• Proven ability to independently investigate and respond to security incidents
• Strong understanding of security operations workflows, detection, and response processes
• Ability to work across technical domains, including endpoint, identity, cloud, and network security

Preferred

• Experience with SOAR or security automation
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, or NERC CIP frameworks
• Experience working in hybrid IT/OT or global enterprise environments
• Relevant certifications (Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or equivalent)
• Strong technical ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive problem-solving with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement and skill development

Travel

Up to 10%

Work Location and Status:

• FTE, Hybrid, Costa Mesa, California / Houston, Texas

Compensation:

Competitive compensation aligned with experience, scope of responsibility, and market benchmarks.

Sungrow is an equal opportunity employer. Due to strong interests in this position, Sungrow will only reach out to those candidates who best meet the requirements. Thank you for your interest in Sungrow.