Network Engineer II

. Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and related network infrastructure across operational sites .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsSwitching

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and related network infrastructure across operational sites
Support routing, VLANs, network segmentation, firewall policies, and secure remote access
Monitor network performance, device health, logs, and security events
Troubleshoot network, firewall, VPN, segmentation, and application connectivity issues
Implement approved firewall rules, security profiles, and access controls
Perform firmware upgrades, patching, hardening, and vulnerability remediation
Support network and cybersecurity incident response
Execute network and security changes through change-management processes
Support commissioning, expansion, and technology refresh activities
Maintain network diagrams, configuration records, IP addressing, firewall documentation, and equipment inventories
Collaborate with SCADA, field operations, infrastructure, vendors, and OT Cybersecurity teams
Identify opportunities to improve reliability, security, monitoring, automation, and standardization
May lead technical workstreams or site activities
May mentor junior staff without formal personnel-management responsibility

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, industry certifications, and relevant professional experience
Relevant hands-on experience, formal training, or industry certification
Minimum 3 years of experience in network engineering, network security, infrastructure, telecommunications, or related technologies
Experience supporting distributed, remote, industrial, utility, manufacturing, or operational environments preferred
OT, SCADA, or ICS experience preferred but not required
Experience with Cisco switching, routing, wireless, or network services
Experience with Palo Alto Networks and exposure to Fortinet firewalls, including security policy, VPN, threat prevention, or secure connectivity
Familiarity with network segmentation, secure remote access, monitoring, and network-management platforms
Working knowledge of NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, NERC CIP, or ISO 27001
Ability to function independently with limited oversight
Ability to own technical activities from planning through implementation, validation, and documentation
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas
Commitment to safety, resilience, and regulatory readiness

Comp & perks