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Jupiter Power

OT Senior Network Engineer

Jupiter Power, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview Company: Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, and operation of energy storage assets in wholesale electricity markets. Formed in 2017, the company is a national leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary dispatch optimization applications to support both merchant and contracted structures. Jupiter currently has approximately 2200 megawatt-hours in construction or operation and is developing approximately 14 GW of projects over 2025-2030.

Position Description: OT Senior Network Engineer

Job Summary

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). In this role, you will own the architect, document, and implement of operational technology (OT) at data centers and site networks that enable reliable, grid-compliant operation of large-scale energy storage assets.

As a senior technical contributor, you will define network standards, lead commissioning activities, troubleshoot complex field issues, and provide technical guidance across engineering and operations teams. This role combines hands-on field involvement with system design, cybersecurity alignment, and cross-functional leadership in high-voltage utility environments.

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

Technical Skills/Experience

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

Qualifications

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

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