Ot Network Engineer

at Eneco

📍 Rotterdam, Netherlands

EUR 79,000-108,000 per year

SENIOR

✅ Hybrid

Tech Stack
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value. About proficiency levels:

1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;

3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;

7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;

10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.

Communication @ 7 Security @ 4

Design, build and operate the OT networks behind production assets like wind farms, solar parks, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and heat installations.
Handle both new sites (greenfield) and existing environments (brownfield), from design through implementation and commissioning.
Set up secure, resilient site connectivity, including network segmentation and clear separation between IT and OT.
Troubleshoot live network and connectivity issues, taking ownership from first analysis to full resolution.
Work across SCADA and PLC systems and OT network protocols such as IEC 60870-5-104, OPC-UA and Modbus, applying security standards like IEC 62443 and ISO 27001.

Designing and implementing OT network solutions for new and existing production assets, in both greenfield and brownfield settings.
Secure, resilient site connectivity, including segmentation, IT/OT separation and provider-agnostic access.
Day-to-day availability and reliability of Eneco's OT network landscape.
Owning incidents from a network perspective: analysis, resolution, escalation and clear communication until the issue is fully solved.
Structural improvements, standards and lifecycle management of the OT network.

At least 5 years of experience in a similar network engineering role.
A bachelor's degree in computer engineering or a related field.
Solid expertise in network segmentation, routing, switching, firewalls and VPN technologies.
A good understanding of security concepts and frameworks like ISO 27001 and IEC 62443.
Hands-on experience with OT environments, including SCADA and PLC systems, and familiarity with OT protocols such as IEC 60870-5-104, OPC-UA and Modbus.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with internal teams, vendors and integrators.
A willingness to join the 24/7 on-call rotation.
A base in the Netherlands and fluent English.
Experience in renewable energy is a welcome plus, but not a must.

Gross annual salary between €79,000 and €108,000 (including FlexBudget, 8% holiday allowance, and depending on your role a bonus or collective profit sharing).
FlexBudget (paid out; can be used to buy extra holiday days or save it up).
Personal and professional growth.
Hybrid working: home, office or abroad. Work 40% at the office, 40% from home, and 20% flexibly. With manager approval, you may work abroad (within approved countries) up to 3 weeks/year, max 2 consecutively.