Network Engineer II

RWE Americas LLC
To start as soon as possible full time permanent

Functional area: IT / Digital
Remuneration: Exempt

The OT Network & Security Engineer II implements operates and supports secure resilient network infrastructure and cybersecurity controls across operational technology environments.

The engineer partners with SCADA field operations infrastructure vendors and OT Cybersecurity to maintain reliable connectivity and implement approved security controls. OT experience is preferred but not required; strong enterprise networking or network security experience with exposure to industrial or operational environments is acceptable.

The role focuses on hands-on implementation and support while cybersecurity architecture governance policy formal risk acceptance and regulatory interpretation remain with the appropriate cybersecurity and governance teams.

Role Responsibilities:

• Configure maintain and troubleshoot switches routers firewalls VPNs and related network infrastructure to ensure secure and reliable connectivity across operational sites
• Support routing VLANs network segmentation firewall policies and secure remote access by analyzing technical requirements and implementing approved configurations
• Monitor network performance device health logs and security events to identify issues determine root cause and support timely resolution
• Troubleshoot network firewall VPN segmentation and application connectivity issues using structured analysis diagnostic tools and operational data
• Implement approved firewall rules security profiles and access controls to support least-privilege access and reduce operational security risk
• Perform firmware upgrades patching hardening and vulnerability remediation to maintain supported secure and compliant network infrastructure
• Support network and cybersecurity incident response by analyzing events identifying contributing factors and implementing corrective actions
• Execute network and security changes through established change-management processes including impact analysis testing validation documentation and rollback planning
• Support commissioning expansion and technology refresh activities by integrating network and security infrastructure into new and existing operational sites
• Maintain accurate network diagrams configuration records IP addressing firewall documentation and equipment inventories to support operations troubleshooting and audit requirements
• Collaborate with SCADA field operations infrastructure vendors and OT Cybersecurity teams to translate operational and security requirements into reliable technical solutions
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability security monitoring automation and standardization by analyzing recurring issues operational trends and technical performance

Job Requirements and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education technical training industry certifications and relevant professional experience
• Candidates should demonstrate relevant hands-on experience formal training or industry certification. Certifications are preferred but may be substituted with equivalent technical knowledge and practical experience
• Minimum 3years of experience in network engineering network security infrastructure telecommunications or related technologies
• Experience supporting distributed remote industrial utility manufacturing or operational environments preferred
• OT SCADA or ICS experience preferred but not required; strong enterprise networking or security experience with demonstrated ability to learn OT environments will be considered
• Experience with Cisco switching routing wireless or network services; CCNA CCNP or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks and exposure to Fortinet firewalls including security policy VPN threat prevention or secure connectivity; relevant certification or equivalent experience preferred
• Familiarity with network segmentation secure remote access monitoring and network-management platforms
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST ISA/IEC 62443 NERC CIP or ISO 27001
• Equivalent experience with comparable enterprise networking and security technologies will be considered
• Functions independently with limited oversight
• Owns assigned technical activities from planning through implementation validation and documentation
• May lead individual technical workstreams or site activities
• May mentor junior staff but does not have formal personnel-management responsibility
• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space Sets enterprise-wide OT standards governance and best practices
• Commitment to safety resilience and regulatory readiness

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois and New Yorkis $105000 - $120000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates education & work experience training & certifications and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered:Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts EAP Education Assistance Parental Leave Paid time off and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives in addition to salary.

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RWE Americas a subsidiary of RWE is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWEs 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 a talented workforce of 2000 employees RWE Americas develops constructs and operateswind solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact .

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