Network Connectivity Specialist

Exus Renewables North America; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Exus Renewables North America is seeking a Network Connectivity Specialist to support IT infrastructure across renewable energy assets. The role focuses on ensuring high data availability, secure systems, and reliable operations through managing substation networks, VPNs, VLANs, and cybersecurity.

This is a fully onsite role with 4 days in office and 1 day remote in Pittsburgh, offering collaboration with Development and Construction teams and coordination with external contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in IT system support, preferably in the energy or utilities sector.
• Experience with industrial networking (e.g., VLANs, routing, VPNs).
• Knowledge in cybersecurity best practices, including endpoint protection, vulnerability assessment, and patch management.

Responsibilities

• Support site networking components, including VPN connections, ISPs, network routes, and VLANs for reliable dataflows.
• Learn to securely back up substation IT and network configurations for disaster recovery and incident response readiness.
• Monitor IT and network assets for vulnerabilities and apply necessary updates or patches with the MSP.
• Support onboarding of new renewable energy assets into existing infrastructure.
• Coordinate with Development and Construction teams on network infrastructure and internet service provisioning for new sites.
• Oversee cybersecurity for site networks, including configuration management and firmware updates.
• Coordinate cybersecurity framework across all site networks at renewable energy sites.
• Coordinate and co-lead tickets and projects with external contractors for IT system implementations and maintenance.

Skills

Industrial networking

VPNs

VLANs

Routing

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Security patch management tools

Job description

Exus is seeking a Network Connectivity Specialist that will support the information technology (IT) infrastructure of the Company’s renewable energy assets. This position ensures high data availability, secure and reliable systems, and enhance operational capabilities by focusing on cybersecurity, substation network management, and system integrity.

Please note: this is a fully onsite role with 4 days in office, 1 day remote, with reasonable flexibility in our Pittsburgh office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support site networking components, including but not limited to VPN connections, Internet Service Provider (ISPs), network routes, and VLANs to ensure uninterrupted and reliable dataflows.
• Learn how to securely back up substation IT and networkconfigurations to support disaster recovery and incident response readiness.
• Observe and learn how to monitor ITand network assets for vulnerabilities and execute necessary updates or patches in partnership with our MSP.
• Support the onboarding and integration of new renewable energy assets into existing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Development and Construction teams on network infrastructure and internet service provisioning for new sites.
• Oversee cybersecurity for site networks, including configuration management, and firmware updates.
• Support with cybersecurity framework across all site networking, ITat renewable energy sites.
• Coordinate and co-lead tickets and projectswith external contractors for IT system implementations and maintenance as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in IT system support, preferably in the energy or utilities sector required.
• Experience with industrial networking (e.g., VLANs, routing, VPNs) required.
• Knowledge in cybersecurity best practices, including endpoint protection, vulnerability assessment, and patch management.

About Exus Renewables North America

Exus Renewables North America is a leading independent developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions across the United States. With offices in Pittsburgh, New York, and Albuquerque, and over 100 employees in the US, Exus NA focuses on developing, repowering, and managing renewable energy assets, contributing to the nation's decarbonization efforts and driving sustainable growth in the U.S. renewable energy sector.