Job Description
The OT Systems Engineer at Nexamp is responsible for managing and supporting SCADA systems, cloud infrastructure, and OT assets to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of renewable energy sites, contributing to the company's mission of advancing clean energy solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support SCADA applications and data historians, including updates, troubleshooting, and user support
- Deploy, configure, program, and maintain SCADA systems for renewable energy sites
- Maintain and optimize OT infrastructure such as Windows Server environments, virtual machines, and network configurations in Azure
- Collaborate with NOC to ensure continuous SCADA availability and resolve system issues
- Design and implement monitoring solutions for infrastructure and applications
- Support security patching and maintain secure system configurations in partnership with cybersecurity team
- Support compliance activities related to NERC CIP and industry standards
- Ensure reliable telemetry, data integrity, and remote control of field assets
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent is a must-have.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience is a plus.
- At least 5 years of experience in implementing, maintaining, and supporting critical infrastructure within a Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, including deployment and administration of virtual machines, networking, and monitoring services.
- Experience in creating and maintaining network architecture diagrams for Operational networks.
- Demonstrated ability to tune application, databases, and/or infrastructure parameters to enhance system performance, reliability, and availability.
- Experience in managing Windows environment for Server Administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, and system hardening best practices.
- Good understanding of networking principles, including firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, and routing in Operational Technology (OT) environments.
- Proficiency with operational and analytical software tools, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and database platforms such as Microsoft Access or similar.
- Experience with AVEVA System Platform, Ignition, or similar SCADA HMI platforms is a plus.
- Availability to work outside of regular hours, including participation in an on-call rotation as required.
- Ability to support the deployment, configuration, programming, and ongoing maintenance of SCADA systems for renewable energy sites, including integration with field equipment and telemetry.
- Experience supporting SCADA application support, Azure infrastructure, and OS administration.
- Experience supporting day-to-day control room NOC operations, ensuring continuous SCADA availability and real-time data flow.
- Experience supporting infrastructure monitoring and supporting NERC CIP compliance activities.
- Experience troubleshooting system-level issues such as SCADA failures, OS faults, and network communication disruptions.
- Ability to collaborate closely with internal teams including operations, engineering, and cybersecurity to maintain a high-performance and secure OT environment.
- Excellent communication skills for effectively conveying information, ideas, and perspectives with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated initiative to improve current work processes, products, and services across the organization.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including asking appropriate questions, analyzing data, identifying root causes, and presenting creative solutions.
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty.
- Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and a passion for solving climate change challenges.
- Physical ability to support infrastructure monitoring and maintenance activities in data centers, including handling servers, RTACs, routers, and switches.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation package ranging from $125,000 to $139,000
Participation in incentive programs such as annual bonuses and performance-based incentives
Eligibility to participate in the company's stock option plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
401(k) employer-match retirement plan
Commuter benefits
Cell phone reimbursement
Access to healthy snacks, coffee, and volunteer opportunities
Company outings and social events
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