About Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.
OUR CULTURE AND VALUES
We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.
We are Leading
Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.
We are Responsible
Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.
We are Agile
We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.
We are Fun
We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer with a specialization in patch management to join our dynamic team. As a Patch Management Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the security and stability of our systems and applications by proactively managing and automating the patching process. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement efficient and effective patch management strategies, leveraging your strong working knowledge of Ansible and expertise in automating processes.
As a DevSecOps Engineer - Patch Management Specialist at Fluence, you will:
- Responsibilities:
- Patch Management Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive patch management strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the timely and secure application of patches across our systems and applications.
- Automation and Orchestration: Utilize Ansible and other automation tools to streamline and automate the patch management process, minimizing manual intervention and ensuring consistent, reliable results.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Collaborate with the security team to identify vulnerabilities and security patches, and prioritize remediation efforts based on risk analysis and business impact.
- Patch Testing and Deployment: Coordinate with development, testing, and operations teams to test and deploy patches, ensuring minimal disruption to system availability and performance.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Establish monitoring mechanisms to track patch management activities, measure compliance, and generate reports for management and audit purposes.
- Incident Response: Act as a subject matter expert in patch-related incident response activities, investigating and resolving patch-related issues promptly and effectively.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with emerging patch management trends, technologies, and best practices, and proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and automation enhancements.
What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence:
- Strong Working Knowledge of Ansible: Demonstrated expertise in Ansible automation tool and proficiency in creating playbooks, roles, and modules to automate patch management processes.
- Patch Management Experience: Proven experience in developing and implementing patch management strategies, vulnerability assessment, and deploying patches in complex enterprise environments.
- DevSecOps Mindset: Deep understanding of DevOps principles and a security-focused approach to software development and operations.
- Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of Linux and Windows systems, networking, security protocols, and web application architecture
- Scripting and Programming Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell, with the ability to write efficient automation scripts.
- Problem-solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to troubleshoot complex issues and provide innovative solutions.
- Collaboration and Communication: Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Certifications (Preferred): Relevant certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) would be advantageous.
- Join our team as a DevSecOps Engineer - Patch Management Specialist, and contribute to our commitment to ensuring a secure and stable infrastructure through efficient patch management processes.
Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
