Network Engineer II

RWE AG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking an OT Network & Security Engineer II to implement, operate, and support secure network infrastructure across operational technology environments in the United States. The role collaborates with SCADA, field operations, infrastructure, and OT Cybersecurity to ensure reliable connectivity and enforce security controls.

You should bring hands-on network engineering and security experience, familiarity with Cisco switching/routing, Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls, and

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience in network engineering and security.
• Experience with enterprise networking and security is required.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and related network infrastructure.
• Support routing, VLANs, segmentation, and secure remote access with approved configurations.
• Monitor performance, logs, and security events to identify issues and resolve them.
• Implement firewall rules, security profiles, and access controls for least-privilege access.
• Perform firmware upgrades, patching, hardening, and vulnerability remediation.

Skills

Network engineering

Network security

Cisco switching

Palo Alto

Fortinet

CCNA/CCNP

VPN management

Remote access

Security policies

OT/ICS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Cisco routing

Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks

Fortinet

Job description

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Chicago, IL, US, 60654 White Plains, NY, US, NY 10606 Austin, TX, US, 78701

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:

• Bachelor’s 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, orICS 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 $105,000 - $120,000. 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, candidate’s 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.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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 RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states.With a talented workforce of 2,000 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 at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.