Network and Systems Engineer

Job Location: Hybrid - Morrisville, NC 27560 (highly preferred) or fully remote anywhere in the USA.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

* This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.*

ACT Power Services was created to provide industry‑leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no‑frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world‑class team, state‑of‑the‑art technology, and best‑in‑class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities.

Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M providers.

Job Summary: The OT Network and CIP Compliance Engineer is responsible for managing the Operational Technology systems for utility‑scale solar power plants, including firewalls, switches, servers, and virtual machines, to ensure operational reliability, cyber security, and NERC CIP compliance. This role supports operations by ensuring that operations personnel have access to systems and that systems are maintained and supported according to compliance and security policies.

• Provisioning access to appropriate personnel to support operations.
• Reviewing, approving, and provisioning remote access for appropriate personnel.
• Ensuring systems are maintained with appropriate firmware updates and patches.
• Configuring and maintaining switches, routers, firewalls, and other networking devices in the OT environment.
• Ensuring appropriate system backups are performed and maintained.
• Troubleshooting system, networking and telecoms issues.
• Maintaining records of system configurations and troubleshooting performance.
• Supporting implementation of NERC CIP requirements and other appropriate cyber security frameworks.

• Proficiency with Windows system administration and patching.
• Proficiency in VM environments.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux system builds.
• Proficiency in configuring databases.
• Experience with firewall administration (Palo Alto preferred).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NERC CIP preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick learner with strong adherence to operational and security processes and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in technology, network engineering, SCADA, or industrial automation and control.
• Experience with NERC CIP reliability standards preferred.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to occasionally travel to solar facilities or meetings.

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, critical illness, and life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for advancement, training, and development
• Company vehicle or stipend opportunities
• Pet insurance, legal and identity theft protection

As set forth in ACT Power Services ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.