Senior Network Systems Engineer

Electric Hydrogen; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Time off programs

$75/month cell phone allowance

4% employer 401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Electric Hydrogen is seeking a skilled Network Systems Engineer in San Jose, CA. You will design and implement resilient OT network architectures and ensure the security of SCADA systems, enhancing our industrial control environments.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in network engineering, particularly in OT environments, alongside hands-on experience with Fortinet and Cisco systems. This role involves ensuring the security and reliability of our OT networks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering with exposure to OT environments.
• Experience designing and implementing OT and enterprise network infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet and Cisco platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and support secure OT network architectures.
• Maintain OT infrastructure and SCADA systems.
• Support data center management and cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Network engineering

Operational Technology (OT)

SCADA systems

Cybersecurity principles

Industrial protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Fortinet and Cisco networking/systems

VMware

Azure

AWS

Job description

Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.

We're looking for a Network Systems Engineer to join our team. You will have expertise in Operational Technology (OT) networks and SCADA systems ensuring the design, security, and reliability of our industrial control environments. You will ensure that our OT infrastructure and SCADA platforms are resilient, secure, and integrated with enterprise systems.

You will work onsite at our San Jose, CA office, reporting into the Director of Information Technology.

Primary Responsibilities

OT Network and SCADA Systems

• Design, implement, and support secure available OT network architectures that underpin SCADA and industrial control systems
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot SCADA components, including HMIs, data historians, and RTUs
• Ensure communication across industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC, and industrial Ethernet technologies such as Ethernet/IP and PROFINET
• Partner with engineering, operations, and vendors to integrate and improve SCADA systems within the broader network infrastructure
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls tailored to OT environments, including segmentation, monitoring, and access management
• Be a subject matter expert on OT and SCADA systems, standards adoption, and continuous improvement

Network Design and Implementation

• Design and deploy resilient and secure network architectures, including segmentation strategies, VLANs, firewall policies, and access controls
• Collaborate with IT and OT partners to define requirements and ensure understanding of industry standards and regulatory frameworks
• Configure and maintain network infrastructure, including industrial and enterprise-grade switches, routers, and firewalls

Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure

• Support data center environments, including VMware, Windows, and Linux systems
• Contribute to cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS
• Help design and implement identity and access management solutions across IT and OT systems
• Ensure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing

• Develop detailed documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides
• Provide training and guidance to IT and engineering teams on OT networking, SCADA systems, and secure data practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with exposure to OT environments
• Experience designing and implementing OT and enterprise network infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet and Cisco networking and security platforms, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, and Cisco switches/routers
• Design and operate segmented OT networks using Fortinet and Cisco solutions, including VPNs, secure remote access, and zero-trust architectures
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles, including segmentation, intrusion detection, and secure remote access
• Experience with industrial networking equipment and technologies
• Knowledge of OT security standards and frameworks such as NIST SP 800-82 and IEC 62443
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting SCADA systems in production environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in OT protocols and SCADA architectures, with the ability to design and improve complex industrial communication systems
• Experience architecting zero-trust or segmented networks across IT and OT domains
• Familiarity with power grid or energy sector control systems
• Experience with DevOps, DevSecOps, or automation in infrastructure environments
• Database and data management experience, concerning industrial data systems
• Relevant certifications such as GICSP or CISSP, or vendor certifications such as CCNP/CCIE or Fortinet NSE

Compensation and Benefits

San Carlos Zone

$155,000 – $182,000 USD

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills as well as relevant education or training and experience.

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:

• an equity grant
• time off programs
• a $75/month cell phone allowance
• a 4% employer 401(k) match
• access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans
• a discretionary bonus

Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post‑carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost‑effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low‑cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!