RWE

Lead Network Engineer

RWE

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Dresden • Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

  • Lead the end-to-end network engineering domain for multiple BESS projects, including design, implementation, commissioning and handover to operations.
  • Manage and coordinate internal engineers, integrators and contractors, ensuring consistency, quality and security across all network assets.
  • Design and implement secure, redundant network infrastructures, including communication frameworks, segmentation strategies, VPN configurations and addressing schemes.
  • Ensure full compliance with German and EU cybersecurity and critical infrastructure regulations, integrating security principles into all network solutions.
  • Review and maintain comprehensive documentation and architectural deliverables to ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with I&C, software and cybersecurity teams to ensure reliable, secure data exchange between sites and central control platforms while providing expert 3rd-level support for network performance and incident resolution.
  • Mentor engineering teams and promote continuous improvement, strengthening best practices in configuration management, standardization, automation and modern networking technologies.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in network design and implementation, preferably within utilities, energy systems or other critical infrastructure.
  • Proven leadership in managing technical workflows and coordinating engineers and subcontractors to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
  • Strong expertise in network infrastructures, including segmentation, redundant topologies, routing, VPNs, firewalls and experience with Fortinet solutions.
  • Familiarity with industrial protocols and IT/OT convergence, such as Modbus TCP, IEC 61850, OPC UA and DSS.
  • Experience applying German and EU cybersecurity frameworks to ensure compliance for critical energy infrastructure.
  • Ability to review and approve technical designs to ensure compliance with best practices, standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Analytical, innovative and solution-oriented, with excellent time management, resilience and intercultural skills.
  • Business-fluent English and good German language skills.
Benefits
  • Modern workplace in a very central location with good transport links.
  • Attractive compensation plus employer-funded pension plan and employee share options.
  • Flexible working arrangements in-office and remote, a 38-hour workweek and 30 days of vacation.
  • Individual onboarding through our "Buddy Program".
  • Wide range of (technical) training and development opportunities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
network designnetwork implementationnetwork infrastructuressegmentationredundant topologiesroutingVPNsfirewallsFortinet solutionsindustrial protocols
Soft Skills
leadershipcoordinationanalytical skillsinnovative thinkingsolution-orientedtime managementresilienceintercultural skills