Analyst, Operational Technology

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We are looking for a highly motivated, curious, and technically inclined individual to join our Operations Technology (OT) team supporting utility-scale renewable energy assets across the United States.

This is not a typical entry-level IT role.

You will work directly with the systems that monitor and control solar, wind, and battery energy storage sites-supporting real-time operations that impact power generation, grid reliability, and revenue. You'll gain hands-on experience across networking, SCADA systems, industrial devices, and cybersecurity in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.

We are not hiring based on what you already know-we are hiring for how you think, learn, and solve problems under pressure.

Operate Critical Infrastructure

• Support the systems that enable real-time monitoring and control of energy assets (SCADA, Energy Management Systems, telemetry, and site communications)

• Troubleshoot issues impacting visibility, control, and data flow across hundreds of distributed sites

• Assist in restoring operations during outages and degraded system conditions

Build Technical Depth Across OT + IT

• Configure and maintain:

• Network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls)

• Virtual environments (VMware / Hyper-V)

• Windows-based systems and industrial applications

• Support device-level communications (relays, inverters, meters, RTACs, etc.)

• Learn and apply networking fundamentals in real-world environments (routing, VLANs, NAT, VPNs)

Troubleshoot Real Problems

• Perform root cause analysis across:

• Network connectivity issues

• SCADA/data gaps

• Device communication failures

• Use tools like packet captures, logs, and system diagnostics to isolate issues

• Document findings and contribute to long-term fixes-not just short-term patches

Support 24/7 Operations

• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical infrastructure

• Respond to and triage issues impacting production systems

What We're Looking For

Core Traits

• Strong problem-solving ability-you don't give up when things don't work

• High curiosity and willingness to enthusiastically learn in unfamiliar systems

• Ability to stay calm and think clearly under pressure

• Ownership mindset-you take responsibility for outcomes

Technical Foundation (Baseline, Not Mastery)

• Basic understanding of:

• Networking (IP addressing, VLANs, routing concepts)

• Windows systems or general system administration

• Exposure to any of the following is a plus:

• Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)

• Powershell

• Firewalls, network switches, spanning tree protocol,

• SCADA, industrial systems, or field devices

• Protocols - DNP3, Modbus, OPC UA/DA

Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on / military experience

• 1-2 years of related experience

• Ability to travel up to 50% (site visits across renewable energy assets)

• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation

• Ability to obtain a TWIC card

• Ability to work in field environments requiring PPE