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RWE Technology International GmbH jobs

Lead Network Engineer d/f/m

55.000 - 95.000 €
RWE Technology International GmbH
Altenessener Straße 32, Essen + Remote (DE)
55.000 - 95.000 €
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Company Size
200-500
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Company Type
Services
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Exp Level
Lead
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
German
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- 8+ years of experience in network design and implementation, ideally within utilities, energy systems, or other critical infrastructure. - Proven leadership in managing technical workstreams, coordinating engineers and subcontractors to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. - Strong expertise in network architectures, including segmentation, redundant topologies, routing, VPNs, firewalls, and experience with Fortinet solutions. - Familiarity with industrial protocols and IT/OT convergence, such as Modbus TCP, IEC 61850, OPC UA, and DSS. - Experience applying German and EU cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring compliance for critical energy infrastructure. - Ability to review and approve technical designs, maintaining adherence to best practices, standards, and regulatory requirements. - Analytical, innovative, and solution-focused, with excellent time management, resilience and intercultural competencies. - Business-fluent English and good German language skills.

Technologies

VPN

Responsibilities

- Lead the end-to-end network engineering scope for multiple BESS projects, overseeing design, deployment, commissioning, and transition into operations. - Manage and coordinate internal engineers, integrators, and contractors, ensuring consistency, quality, and security across all network assets. - Design and implement secure, redundant network architectures, including communication frameworks, segmentation strategies, VPN configurations, and addressing schemes. - Ensure full compliance with German and EU cybersecurity and critical-infrastructure regulations, embedding security-by-design principles into all network solutions. - Review and maintain comprehensive documentation and architectural deliverables, ensuring they meet corporate standards and regulatory requirements. - Collaborate closely with I&C, software, and cybersecurity teams to guarantee reliable, secure data exchange between sites and central control platforms, while providing expert 3rd-level support for network performance and incident resolution. - Mentor engineering teams and drive continuous improvement, promoting best practices in configuration management, standardisation, automation, and modern network technologies.

Description


We are RWE Technology International, a strategic business partner to organizations worldwide, bringing energy transformation forward. We focus on global consulting services and projects in blue and green hydrogen, wind and solar energy, biomass power plants, and battery storage. Our team of around 500 employees is dedicated to minimizing risks and costs for clients throughout the lifecycle of energy plants while helping them reduce their carbon footprint. We are looking for a Lead Network Engineer (d/f/m) in Essen or Dresden to lead our network infrastructure for Battery Assets, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements, a diverse workplace, and a supportive induction program.
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