OT Systems Engineer

Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for SCADA application support, Azure infrastructure and OS administration, contribute to infrastructure monitoring, and support NERC CIP compliance. You will collaborate closely with internal teams including operations, Engineering and Cybersecurity to maintain a high performance and secure OT environment.

Join the team shaping the future of clean energy. As the OT Systems Engineer at Nexamp, America’s #1 community solar provider, you’ll play a critical role in supporting 24/7 real-time operations of a rapidly expanding fleet of distributed and utility-scale renewable energy assets. You will be responsible for managing and optimizing Nexamp’s AVEVA and Ignition SCADA platforms, hosted in the Azure cloud environment.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team responsible for the safe, efficient, secure and compliant operation of Nexamp’s solar and energy storage systems—ultimately maximizing energy performance and savings for our customers. This will be achieved by delivering high SCADA system availability, supporting day-to-day control room (NOC) operations, and driving system’s reliability and uptime.

• Collaborate with Nexamp’s Operations Center (NOC) to ensure continuous SCADA availability and real-time data flow, while troubleshooting and resolving system-level issues such as SCADA failures, OS faults, and network communication disruptions.
• Support the achievement of corporate Key Results (KRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by driving improvements in asset uptime, responsiveness, and overall operational reliability.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure reliable telemetry, data integrity, and remote control of field assets.
• Manage and provide daily support for SCADA applications and data historians (e.g., Ignition, AVEVA System Platform in Azure), including software updates, troubleshooting, user support, and participation in the after-hours on-call rotation for SCADA and OT related issues.
• Maintain and optimize OT infrastructure, including Windows Server environments, virtual machines, and network configurations within Microsoft Azure, with a focus on SCADA-related services and performance.
• Support and document compliance activities related to NERC CIP and other relevant industry standards.
• Design and implement monitoring solutions for infrastructure and applications, while providing hands-on support for OT equipment in data centers—such as servers, RTACs, routers, and switches critical to SCADA and telemetry operations.
• Work in partnership with the Cybersecurity team to implement security patching schedule, maintain secure system configurations that protect OT assets without impairing system functionality.
• Support the deployment, configuration, programming, and ongoing maintenance of SCADA systems for Nexamp’s renewable energy portfolio, including integration with field equipment and telemetry at solar and battery sites.

Requirements

We are accepting candidates across our hub offices of Boston, MA and Lawrence, MA, where you will be hybrid. You will report to the Director, Operational Technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to tune application, databases, and/or infrastructure parameters to enhance system performance, reliability, and availability.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience is a plus. High School diploma or GED equivalent is a must-have.
• 5+ years of experience in implementing, maintaining, and supporting critical infrastructure within a Microsoft Azure cloud environment
• Current or prior certification in Azure environment support (e.g., AZ-900) is a plus.
• Availability to work outside of regular hours, including participation in an on-call rotation as required.
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Experience in managing Windows environment for Server Administration, Active Directory, Group policy, and system hardening best practices.
• Experience in creating and maintaining network architecture diagrams for Operational networks.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Good understanding of networking principles, including firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, and routing in Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
• Proficient with operational and analytical software tools, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and database platforms such as Microsoft Access or similar.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, including deployment and administration of virtual machines, networking, and monitoring services
• Experience with AVEVA System Platform, Ignition, or similar SCADA/HMI platforms is a plus.

Benefits

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $125,000 - $139,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.

Training + Development

Interview process

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