SCADA Network Specialist

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Network Specialist configuring SCADA systems and network solutions at Vestas for renewable energy. Supporting advanced networking and resolving communication issues in wind farm performance.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsiOSSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure, test, and deploy Network solutions, including power plant network design and buildout, for large-scale wind farms: Remotely build networking integration between proprietary wind turbines, SCADA systems with power plant controllers (PPCs), grid interfaces, and external control systems.
Application of complex, multi-nested configurations. Including: Cisco routers, switches, VLAN, building VPN tunnels, OSPF, BGP protocols and troubleshooting,
Implement communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA) for real-time data exchange.
Configure routing protocols, switching protocols, Policy Maps, Class Maps, Zone Pair and Access Control Lists.
Network topology diagrams & IP Addressing.
Identify and resolve all aspects of Vestas' SCADA Network, including any networking communication issues affecting wind farm performance, in support of new and existing contracts and customers.
Provide network knowledge in migration and updates to network infrastructures including routers, servers, and switches.
Review and build fiber network designs and fix issues within the turbine network according to the contract.
Support and mentor Network professionals within Vestas.
Provide technical support to customers, field service teams, and internal personnel on SCADA systems.
Liaison between SCADA Engineers, Customer, Cybersecurity, on-site personnel, Project Managers, Developers, and various internal & external stakeholders.
Create & maintain network standards & documentation
Regularly communicate and track project health, achievements, and lessons learned
Evaluate network designs to determine whether customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of comprehensive experience in any of the following areas: Cisco network hardware devices, i.e. Firewalls, Routers, switches and load balancers.
Configuring routing protocols, i.e. OSPF, BGP and switching protocols (VLANs/STP/RSTP/MST)
Implementing and diagnosing LAN/WAN/Spanning Technologies for redundant communication loops
Experience in configuring Policy Maps, Class Maps, Zone Pair and Access Control Lists.
Upgrading Cisco IOS firmware/Software
Network topology diagrams & IP Addressing; DMVPN, TNT, B2B, VPN, WAN Single & multi-mode fiber optics
Professional English Skills both verbal and written
Experience leading technical projects, project accountability, and/or teams
Ability to periodically travel internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
Generous Paid Time Off policies
Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
Tuition assistance
Global bonus program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cisco RoutersCisco SwitchesVLAN ConfigurationVPN Tunnel BuildingPolicy MapsClass MapsAccess Control ListsLAN/WAN ConfigurationFirmware UpgradingNetwork Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Technical SupportMentoringCommunication