Senior Network Engineer

ON.energy; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies.

Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of network topologies and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, subnetting, and NAT.
• Experience designing site-to-site and remote access VPNs.
• Understanding of OT environments and IT/OT segmentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain OT network architectures.
• Configure Palo Alto firewalls to enforce security and segmentation.
• Deploy and maintain Moxa switches in OT environments.
• Diagnose complex network issues across routing, switching, and security.
• Design VLANs, subnets, and IP addressing for OT networks.
• Configure NAT, VPN tunnels, and remote access connectivity.
• Implement HA network designs for resilience.
• Apply OT network security best practices.
• Collaborate with controls, automation, and cybersecurity teams to integrate PLCs/SCADA.
• Document designs, SOPs, and change records.

Skills

Network topologies

Troubleshooting

TCP/IP

VLANs

Routing

Security

OT networks

VPNs

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Moxa Switches

Siemens PLCs

Ignition SCADA

Windows

Linux

Job description

ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.

ON.energyis seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, secure, and maintain network infrastructureofOperational Technology (OT) environments. This role requires deep expertise across network topologies, troubleshooting, and security, with a strong preference for hands‑on experience securing industrial control networks using Palo Alto firewalls and Moxa switches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and maintainOT network architectures, including LAN/WAN, wireless, and industrial network segments.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto next-generation firewalls to enforce network security policy and segmentation betweenOT zones.
• Deploy and maintain Moxa industrial switches and other ruggedized networking hardware in OT environments.
• Diagnoseand resolve complex network issues across routing, switching, and security layers, minimizing downtime in production and industrial settings.
• Design and maintain VLAN structures, subnetting schemes, and IP addressing plans acrossOT networks.
• Configure and manage NAT, VPN tunnels, and site-to-site/remote access connectivity.
• Implement and maintain High Availability (HA) network designs to ensure resilience of critical infrastructure.
• Apply network security best practices, including segmentation, access control, monitoring, and hardening of OTnetworks.
• Collaborate with controls, automation, andcybersecurityteams to support integration of PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial PCs onto the network.
• Document network designs, standard operating procedures, and change management records.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expert-level knowledge of network topologies and structured troubleshooting methodology.
• Strong hands‑on proficiency with TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, subnetting, and NAT.
• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting site-to-site and remote access VPNs.
• Solid understanding of network security principles and High Availability design.
• Experience working within Operational Technology (OT) environments and an understanding of IT/OT network segmentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands‑on expertise with Palo Alto firewalls (policy configuration, App-ID, segmentation, VPN, and monitoring).
• Experience deploying and managing Moxa industrial switches.
• Familiarity with Siemens PLCs and industrial control system architectures.
• Experience with SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories) protective relay and communication devices.
• Experience networking and supporting Industrial PCs in production/OT environments.
• Familiarity with Ignition SCADA platform and its network/architecture requirements.
• Proficiency administering both Windows and Linuxenvironments.
• Relevant certifications such as PCNSE, CCNA/CCNP, or similar are a plus.

CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Category
• Skills
• Networking Fundamentals
• TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing, Switching, Subnetting, NAT
• Security
• Palo Alto Firewalls, VPNs, Network Security, High Availability
• OT Hardware
• Moxa Switches, Siemens PLCs, SEL Devices, Industrial PCs
• Software/Platforms
• Ignition SCADA, Windows, Linux

ON.energyis an equal opportunity employer. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required.

For US-based roles - What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays

For Mexico-based roles - What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
• Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
• Major medical expenses and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
• Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
• Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process, email [e-mail]
• Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.