OT Network Engineer

Eneco; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FlexBudget

8% vakantietoeslag

Opleidingsmogelijkheden

Job summary

Eneco in Rotterdam zoekt een OT Network Engineer die verantwoordelijk is voor de netwerkinfrastructuur achter duurzame energiebronnen zoals wind- en zonne-energie. In deze hybride rol werk je aan de beschikbaarheid van de OT-netwerken.

Met minimaal 5 jaar ervaring en een bachelor diploma ben je bekwaam in netwerksegmentatie en hard- en software. Je komt te werken in een team dat streeft naar energie-neutraliteit en ondersteunt de energietransitie.

Qualifications

• Minimaal 5 jaar ervaring in een vergelijkbare netwerkengineering rol.
• Ervaring met OT-omgevingen zoals SCADA- en PLC-systemen.
• Bereidheid om deel te nemen aan 24/7 wachtdiensten.

Responsibilities

• Ontwerpen en implementeren van OT-netwerkoplossingen voor nieuwe en bestaande productie-assets.
• Beheren van incidenten vanuit netwerkperspectief: analyse, oplossing en communicatie.
• Zorgen voor de beschikbaarheid en betrouwbaarheid van het OT-netwerk.

Skills

Netwerksegmentatie

Routing

Switching

Firewalls

VPN-technologieën

Communicatievaardigheden

Education

Bachelor in Computer Engineering of een aanverwant vakgebied

Tools

SCADA-systemen

PLC-systemen

IEC 60870-5-104

OPC-UA

Modbus

Job description

Bij Eneco werk je als OT Network Engineer aan de netwerkruggengraat achter windparken, zonneparken, batterijen en warmte-installaties. Je houdt deze omgeving 24/7 draaiend, werkt end-to-end van ontwerp tot commissioning en lost storingen in live-omgevingen op. Daarmee ondersteun je direct de assets die de energietransitie mogelijk maken, in een mission‑critical landschap waar betrouwbaarheid voorop staat.

At Eneco we work towards one clear goal: being fully climate‑neutral, for ourselves and our customers, by 2035. Reaching that goal depends on production assets that stay securely connected and available every hour of the day. Within our Tech organization, the Operational Technology (OT) domain keeps the network behind those assets running. Wind, solar, battery storage and heat all rely on it. As OT Network Engineer you make sure that foundation is secure, resilient and ready for what comes next, working in a team where availability and safety are taken seriously and people support each other to get it right.

What you’ll do

• You design, build and operate the OT networks behind production assets like wind farms, solar parks, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and heat installations.
• You handle both new sites (greenfield) and existing environments (brownfield), from design through implementation and commissioning.
• You set up secure, resilient site connectivity, including network segmentation and clear separation between IT and OT.
• You troubleshoot live network and connectivity issues, taking ownership from first analysis to full resolution.
• You work across SCADA and PLC systems and OT network protocols such as IEC 60870‑5‑104, OPC‑UA and Modbus, applying security standards like IEC 62443 and ISO 27001.

Is this about you?

• You are an experienced network engineer who understands that OT environments work differently. Here, availability, safety and predictability come before convenience, and changes are carefully designed and reviewed before they go live. You take ownership and work pragmatically.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar network engineering role.
• A bachelor's degree in computer engineering or a related field.
• Solid expertise in network segmentation, routing, switching, firewalls and VPN technologies.
• A good understanding of security concepts and frameworks like ISO 27001 and IEC 62443.
• Hands‑on experience with OT environments, including SCADA and PLC systems, and familiarity with OT protocols such as IEC 60870‑5‑104, OPC‑UA and Modbus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with internal teams, vendors and integrators.
• A willingness to join the 24/7 on‑call rotation.
• A base in the Netherlands and fluent English.
• Experience in renewable energy is a welcome plus, but not a must. Recognise yourself in most of this, but not every requirement? We’d still love to hear from you.

You’ll be responsible for

• Designing and implementing OT network solutions for new and existing production assets, in both greenfield and brownfield settings.
• Secure, resilient site connectivity, including segmentation, IT/OT separation and provider‑agnostic access.
• Day‑to‑day availability and reliability of Eneco's OT network landscape.
• Owning incidents from a network perspective: analysis, resolution, escalation and clear communication until the issue is fully solved.
• Structural improvements, standards and lifecycle management of the OT network.

This is where you’ll work

You join Eneco's Operational Technology domain within the Tech organization, based at our Rotterdam HQ in a hybrid setup. You work closely with colleagues across asset development, operations, architecture and security, as well as with external partners and vendors. Together you keep a secure, reliable and scalable OT landscape running, so the energy transition can move forward across every production asset.

What we have to offer

FlexBudget

Including FlexBudget, 8% holiday allowance, and depending on your role a bonus or collective profit sharing. Have it paid out, use it to buy extra holiday days or save it up for something nice, it’s up to you.

Personal and professional growth

Eneco is fully committed to help you in your personal and professional development.

Hybrid working: home, office or abroad

Work 40% at the office, 40% from home, and 20% flexibly. With manager approval, you may work abroad (within approved countries) up to 3 weeks/year, max 2 consecutively.