OT/Network Engineer

Overview

OT/Network Engineer role focused on industrial networks and cybersecurity for energy storage systems.Responsible for network setup, security, FAT/SAT support, and field commissioning, working hands-on with hardware and control systems.Involves ongoing operations support, documentation, and risk management for OT environments.

Responsibilities

• Organize , manage the specific requirements with existing functionalities: Cybersecurity, Network, Architecture and associated devices.
• Develop and maintain documentation of existing Network infrastructure including hardware, protocols, communication links and cybersecurity strategies.
• Work with development engineers from other departments to find solutions to problems as they arise during setup, commissioning/testing of a system, in all network-related subjects.
• Develop standardized setup and configuration procedures and implement them for automated deployment of software and configuration for IT equipment
• Support FAT / SAT procedures to reduce commissioning time, and support testing for product development and customer projects, including involvement in hands on lab testing during evaluations of prototype systems.
• Support in central network/cybersecurity for energy storage solutions, including guidance, evaluation and analysis of network/cybersecurity challenges.
• Keep current with all Company products, developments, and projects as they apply to the Network at both site and enterprise levels.
• Maintain strict management of change control procedures and documentation.
• Remain current on industry best practices and updated technology to ensure the company is provided world-class Network and Cybersecurity practices.
• Support company strategy and provide relevant reporting and updates to Company leadership as needed.
• Develop and recommend performance management and feedback to current Control System technical support KPI’s.
• Executing tasks related to Fluence’ safety KPIs

Qualifications

• Bachelor / master in computer engineering, information technology, computer science (or equivalent)
• 2-5 yrs of relevant experience in OT / Networking with a power utility or related industry and direct experience in the electricity transmission/distribution sector with EMS/SCADA systems
• Extensive knowledge of OSI layer models and experience in deploying network configurations
• Extensive knowledge in remote access VPN, site-to-site VPN, Routers, Firewalls, Switches (Cisco + industrial equipment), SD-WAN, Meraki
• Experience in Linux based systems and commands. High-level programming languages such as Python and shell/bash scripting. Experience with Github
• Knowledge about AWS, Openstack, Docker
• Experience on the design, operation and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment including but not limited to inverters, transformers, I/O racks, telecommunications, and controllers
• Solution-orientated
• Good communication skills
• English fluent
• German / other language skills

Experience

• 2-5 yrs of relevant experience in OT / Networking with a power utility or related industry and direct experience in the electricity transmission/distribution sector with EMS/SCADA systems