Network Engineer - Operations Technology

Network Engineer - Operations Technology

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers’ needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we now have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.  

The Network Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network solutions that ensure the security and efficiency of our energy storage and hybrid renewable projects. This role will require a strong technical background and experience with networking in an Operations Technology environment. 

Responsibilities:  

• Monitor Operations Technology networks for security threats and vulnerabilities, assisting in incident responses; 

• Develop policies and procedures to maintain NERC CIP compliance; 

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with internal and external parties; 

• Conduct security risk evaluations and vulnerability assessments on OT Networks; 

• Support connections between IT and OT infrastructure to allow for data transfer and remote access; 

• Conduct regular firmware updates to address known vulnerabilities; 

• Create a standard network design for future projects to enable scalability and conformity between sites; 

• Other duties as required or assigned. 

Key Qualifications: 

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in Networking or related fields; 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), or related field; 

• Experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto, or any NGFW; 

• Strong knowledge of routing protocols, VLAN Configuration, and VPN Tunnels; 

• Familiarity with industrial networking standards (Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA); 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; 

• Experience with NERC CIP regulated environments. 

Compensation and Location: 

Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience; 

Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on individual performance and the overall success of the business; 

Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits; 

Location: Remote (USA). The ability to work in the United States is a requirement;  

Travel: 15% 

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all. 

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