Jupiter Power · 3 days ago
OT Senior Network Engineer
Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expJupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, and operation of energy storage assets in wholesale electricity markets. We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and support of secure, high-availability networks for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role combines hands-on field involvement with system design, cybersecurity alignment, and cross-functional leadership in high-voltage utility environments.
CommercialEnergyEnergy ManagementRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain OT and industrial network architectures for utility-scale BESS sites
Lead network planning and deployment for greenfield and brownfield projects, including site LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing, and segmentation
Configure and support industrial switches, routers, firewalls, and remote access solutions
Ensure reliable and secure communications between SCADA systems, plant controllers, PCS, meters, and protection equipment
Lead network commissioning, testing, site acceptance activities for network systems
Diagnose and resolve complex network, latency, and communication issues in live utility environments
Develop and maintain network standards, documentation, and diagrams
Support and align with OT cybersecurity requirements, utility standards, and regulatory frameworks
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of experience designing and supporting industrial or critical-infrastructure networks
Strong experience in network architecture, routing, switching, and segmentation
Proven background supporting OT, utility, or industrial control system environments
Experience working in high-voltage or utility-scale infrastructure projects or any large scale industrial environments
Ability to travel to project sites and support field commissioning activities as required
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
Preferred
Technology Platform Experience: Palo Alto, HP/Aruba SDWAN, Cisco, Hirshman, MOXA, Artista
Advanced knowledge of industrial Ethernet networks, VLANs, QoS, redundancy, and failover designs
Deep Experience configuring firewalls, VPNs, secure remote access, and network segmentation in OT environments
Experience supporting SCADA, plant controllers, PLC networks, and PCS communications
Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles, defense-in-depth, and secure network design
Ability to analyze network traffic, logs, and performance metrics to resolve complex issues
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server systems, including configuration, patching coordination, and basic administration
Familiarity with NERC CIP, IEC standards, or utility cybersecurity frameworks
Background in grid interconnection, protection systems, or power systems communications
Experience developing network standards for multi-site or fleet-scale deployments
Company
Jupiter Power
Jupiter Power is an energy storage independent power producer with deep trading, analytics, development, finance, and operations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$511M2025-03-18Debt Financing· $286M
2024-10-31Debt Financing· $225M
2022-11-15Acquired
Leadership Team
Andrew Bowman
CEO & Founder
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Jack Godshall
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
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