Director, OT Network Infrastructure

Director, Network Infrastructure, Operational Technologies (OT)

Provides both strategic leadership and operational direction for the company's OT infrastructure. This role oversees two Tier 2 life-cycle support teams—Networking and Security—responsible for break/fix, maintenance, equipment refresh, and compliance across mission‑critical OT systems.

Beyond day‑to‑day operations, the director plays a pivotal role in shaping the enterprise OT program, establishing governance, leading modernization efforts, and ensuring resilience of the company's renewable energy infrastructure.

The role collaborates closely with Tier 3 project teams, the Strategy & Planning function, and the Enterprise Architect to align operational support with long‑term strategy.

• Provide strategic direction for all OT functions within the organization, ensuring seamless integration of security, applications, coordination, and incident/user support into a cohesive OT program.
• Establish, implement, and enforce enterprise‑level OT governance frameworks, operational standards, and compliance protocols to ensure readiness for audits and inspections.
• Develop and manage multi‑year plans for OT system upgrades, process enhancements, and workforce development aligned with business and regulatory needs.
• Direct large‑scale, cross‑functional OT initiatives such as modernization programs, security posture improvements, and critical infrastructure resilience projects.
• Represent OT leadership in corporate planning sessions, regulatory engagements, and industry forums to influence direction and policy.

• Lead two Tier 2 life‑cycle support teams (Networking and Security), ensuring high performance in break/fix, maintenance, equipment/system refresh, and compliance.
• Oversee development of KPIs, dashboards, and reporting structures to provide executives with visibility into OT performance, risk status, and strategic progress.
• Ensure smooth handoff of systems from Tier 3 project teams into Tier 2 support for long‑term operations.
• Serve as the senior‑level escalation point for complex OT incidents, coordinating enterprise‑level response and ensuring post‑incident reviews drive improvements.
• Manage departmental budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to priority initiatives while maintaining operational stability.

• Partner with the Enterprise Architect and Strategy & Planning team to align operational practices with long‑term technology roadmaps.
• Lead strategic vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and managing performance to ensure solutions meet enterprise operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards (e.g., NERC CIP, NIST, ISO 27001) and drive continuous readiness for regulatory inspections.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in network and/or security infrastructure management, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in networking and security systems technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, switches, routers, VPNs, segmentation, wireless, monitoring tools).
• Proven track record leading operational support teams with lifecycle management, compliance, and incident response responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks relevant to OT environments (e.g., NERC CIP, NIST, ISO 27001).

• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills.
• Excellent leadership and team development abilities.
• Strong communication and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance compliance, operational stability, and innovation.
• Motivated self‑starter, goal‑oriented, and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds.

• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space.
• Sets enterprise‑wide OT standards, governance, and best practices.
• Applies broad OT expertise to both strategic and operational planning.
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