OT Network & Site Infrastructure Engineer

Position:
OT Network & Site Infrastructure Engineer

Company:
Intersect

Compensation:
$118,000 - $137,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)

Location:
United States, Dallas, Houston, Abilene, Pampa, or Amarillo

Employment type:
Full-time, remote / Hybrid

Short Summary:
As an OT Network & Site Infrastructure Engineer, you'll build and secure communication backbones connecting clean energy facilities to corporate systems and the grid, ensuring high operational uptime across distributed sites.

Responsibilities:
- Architect and Implement Greenfield OT Networks
- Deploy and configure industrial switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and routing infrastructure across new clean energy site locations.
- Establish robust IT/OT network segmentation architectures adhering to industry best practices and NERC CIP controls.
- Maintain Field Security and Remote Access Platforms
- Administer secure remote access solutions including Site-to-Site VPNs, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and dedicated jump servers.
- Integrate and manage OT Network Intrusion Detection Systems alongside endpoint protection across remote locations.
- Troubleshoot Communication Networks and SCADA Connectivity
- Diagnose and resolve complex industrial network issues affecting SCADA Ignition connectivity, RTU telemetry, and field sensors.
- Provide On-Site Technical Leadership
- Serve as the primary technical authority on-site during commissioning and integration, directing vendor activities and physical network handoffs.

Requirement:
- Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent industrial field experience.
- 5+ years of network and infrastructure engineering experience, with explicit focus on OT, industrial control systems, or utility environments.
- Hands-on expertise administering enterprise and industrial network hardware and implementing IT/OT segmentation standards.
- Proven track record managing remote access architectures and troubleshooting SCADA/Ignition network communication layer issues.
- Direct experience deploying OT threat detection platforms and endpoint detection.
- Self-directed operational mindset, comfortable acting as the primary technical authority on project sites with up to 50% travel.

Benefits:
- Equity Grant
- 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
- Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks
- Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Free access to mental health services and wellness programs
- Monthly stipends for food, cell phone, and internet
- Full home office setup and additional perks