DIRECTOR, GLOBAL SERVICES CYBERSECURITY

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Global Cybersecurity Leadership
• Lead Fluence’s Global Services Cybersecurity Operations strategy supporting the secure operation of deployed BESS assets globally.
• Establish and scale a world-class cybersecurity operations capability supporting Fluence’s remote operations centers and field service teams.
• Provide executive leadership for cybersecurity governance across global service operations.

Security Operations & Incident Response
• Oversee 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring, detection, and incident response across OT/ICS environments supporting deployed energy storage systems.
• Establish and maintain operational playbooks for incident detection, investigation, escalation, and response.
• Drive the integration of monitoring platforms, security automation, and threat detection capabilities.

Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Ensure operational compliance with global cybersecurity frameworks including NERC CIP, NIS2, IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and the AES Cybersecurity Framework.
• Lead cybersecurity risk management programs across global service providers, subcontractors, and operational partners.
• Maintain readiness for customer audits, regulatory assessments, and cybersecurity assurance reviews.

Cross‑Functional Leadership
• Partner closely with Product Security, Engineering, Product Management, and the corporate CISO organization.
• Ensure consistent security governance from product design through operational deployment.

Customer & Market Engagement
• Serve as Fluence’s customer-facing cybersecurity executive for key strategic service agreements and long-term service contracts.
• Support commercial teams during RFPs, customer due diligence, and cybersecurity reviews.
• Represent Fluence in industry cybersecurity forums and working groups.

Team Leadership
• Build, mentor, and scale a global team of cybersecurity professionals supporting Fluence service operations.
• Establish global cybersecurity KPIs, operational metrics, and reporting frameworks.
• Drive a culture of security excellence across service operations.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of cybersecurity experience including significant leadership responsibility.
• 5+ years in OT/ICS cybersecurity or industrial infrastructure environments.
• Experience supporting energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading global cybersecurity operations or security programs.
• Strong familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIST CSF, AESCSF, and ISO 27001.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, regulators, and senior leadership.
• Experience leading globally distributed teams.

Preferred Certifications
• CISSP
• CISM
• GICSP
• IEC 62443 certifications

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.