Senior IT/OT Engineer

Fluence

Leading project team on cybersecurity and network requirements. Integrating energy storage system into Transmission System Operator SCADA systems in Germany.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeErlangen • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, and the integration of control systems within Transmission System Operator environments. Proficient in managing network compliance, developing documentation, and leading teams in the commissioning of energy storage solutions.

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Cybersecurity ExpertiseNetwork Architecture ManagementFluence BESS Control System IntegrationHigh Voltage Electrical Equipment MaintenanceLinux Systems and Scripting

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Hard Skills

OSI Layer ModelsNetwork Configuration DeploymentRemote Access VPNSite-to-Site VPNRoutersFirewallsSwitchesSD-WANPython ProgrammingShell/Bash Scripting

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSOpenstackDockerGitHub

Industry Keywords

OT NetworkingPower UtilityEnergy Storage SolutionsChange Control ProceduresClient Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCyber SecurityDockerFirewallsLinuxOpenStackPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the Project team on realization of the Project specific requirements
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert regarding Cybersecurity, Network, Architecture and associated devices
Lead the integration of the Fluence BESS control system into the Transmission System Operator (TSO) SCADA systems
Develop and maintain documentation of existing Network infrastructure including hardware, protocols, communication links and cybersecurity strategies
Lead and guide field engineers to find solutions to problems as they arise during commissioning/testing of a system
Involved in central network/cybersecurity for energy storage solutions
Manage interface to Client and sub-contractor to ensure Networks compliance
Develop standardized test procedures and execute tests to reduce commissioning time
Maintain strict management of change control procedures and documentation
Support company strategy and provide relevant reporting and updates to Company leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in computer engineering, information technology, computer science (or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in OT / Networking with a power utility or related industry
Expert of OSI layer models and experience in deploying network configurations
Expert in remote access VPN, site-to-site VPN, Routers, Firewalls, Switches (Cisco + industrial equipment), SD-WAN, Meraki
Experience in Linux based systems and commands, High-level programming languages such as Python and shell/bash scripting as well as with Github
Knowledge about AWS, Openstack, Docker
Expert on the design, operation and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment including inverters, transformers, I/O racks, telecommunications, and controllers
Fluency in English
German / other language skills beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development