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RWE · 8 hours ago

Director, OT Network Infrastructure

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

RWE Clean Energy, LLC is a leading renewable energy company in the United States, seeking a Director of OT Network Infrastructure to provide strategic leadership and operational direction for its OT infrastructure. The role involves overseeing support teams, shaping the OT program, and ensuring compliance and resilience of the company’s renewable energy systems.

EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction for all OT functions within the organization, ensuring seamless integration of security, applications, coordination, and incident/user support into a cohesive OT program

Establish, implement, and enforce enterprise-level OT governance frameworks, operational standards, and compliance protocols to ensure readiness for audits and inspections

Develop and manage multi-year plans for OT system upgrades, process enhancements, and workforce development aligned with business and regulatory needs

Direct large-scale, cross-functional OT initiatives such as modernization programs, security posture improvements, and critical infrastructure resilience projects

Represent OT leadership in corporate planning sessions, regulatory engagements, and industry forums to influence direction and policy

Lead two Tier 2 life-cycle support teams (Networking and Security), ensuring high performance in break/fix, maintenance, equipment/system refresh, and compliance

Oversee development of KPIs, dashboards, and reporting structures to provide executives with visibility into OT performance, risk status, and strategic progress

Ensure smooth handoff of systems from Tier 3 project teams into Tier 2 support for long-term operations

Serve as the senior-level escalation point for complex OT incidents, coordinating enterprise-level response and ensuring post-incident reviews drive improvements

Manage departmental budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to priority initiatives while maintaining operational stability

Partner with the Enterprise Architect and Strategy & Planning team to align operational practices with long-term technology roadmaps

Lead strategic vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and managing performance to ensure solutions meet enterprise operational requirements

Ensure compliance with all applicable standards (e.g., NERC CIP, NIST, ISO 27001) and drive continuous readiness for regulatory inspections

Qualification

OT infrastructure managementNetworking technologiesSecurity systemsCompliance frameworksStrategic leadershipVendor managementOperational excellenceTeam developmentMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solvingCollaborative mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

A minimum of 10 years of experience in network and/or security infrastructure management, with at least 5 years in leadership roles

Deep expertise in networking and security systems technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, switches, routers, VPNs, segmentation, wireless, monitoring tools)

Proven track record leading operational support teams with lifecycle management, compliance, and incident response responsibilities

Strong understanding of compliance frameworks relevant to OT environments (e.g., NERC CIP, NIST, ISO 27001)

Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills

Excellent leadership and team development abilities

Strong communication and executive stakeholder management skills

Ability to balance compliance, operational stability, and innovation

Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space Sets enterprise-wide OT standards, governance, and best practices

Applies broad OT expertise to both strategic and operational planning

Demonstrates deep understanding of networking and security technologies with the ability to translate technical insights into business value

Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

Commitment to safety, resilience, and regulatory readiness

Collaborative mindset with strong vendor and partner management skills

Resilient, adaptable, and capable of leading through change

Benefits

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

Short-term incentives

Company

RWE

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RWE is a provider of renewable energies as well as generating electricity, building storage facilities, and trading energy.

Founded in 1898

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU

10001+ employees

https://www.rwe.com

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