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NextEra Energy

Sr OT Network Engineer

Become a Sr OT Network Engineer with NextEra Energy in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This senior role involves managing OT networks, implementing cyber security measures, and collaborating on innovative solutions. Enjoy a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits package.

NextEra Energy

Company Overview

NextEra Energy

Juno Beach, Florida, United States

1925

Business Model

Energy

NextEra Energy is primarily involved in the generation of renewable energy from wind and solar projects, as well as providing energy services.

Electricity generation, energy sales, and renewable energy credits.

Locations & Geography

NextEra Energy operates in the United States and Canada, with significant projects in states such as Texas, California, and Florida.

Company Culture

Their mission is to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy while being committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

NextEra Energy promotes a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages employee engagement and development.

They offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to support employee growth.

Activities & Projects

NextEra Energy is currently involved in several large-scale solar and wind projects, including the development of the largest solar facility in the United States.

They are at the forefront of energy storage technology and smart grid solutions.

NextEra Energy is committed to reducing carbon emissions and has set ambitious goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings at NextEra Energy include roles in engineering, project management, and renewable energy development.

They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

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Job Description

Under general guidance, this senior-level role uses diverse knowledge of technical principles and methods to a wide range of assignments and associated domains. Demands the use of advanced tools as well as the adaptation and broadening of theories, precepts, and practices in the field of Operational Technology (OT) networks. Collaborates on innovative solutions to problems encountered. Receives guidance on broad objectives, significant issues, creative ideas, and policy matters. Additional responsibilities may be allocated as part of the job duties. Individuals having experience with NERC CIP are desirable.

The Sr. PGD Engineer role enhances candidates expertise of Industrial Control System (ICS) Cyber Security and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) practices in power generation facilities and control center operational environments. Candidates can expect to serve in a hybrid role which includes implementation and project management of OT networks, oversight of NERC CIP process management as it relates to OT projects, hands-on cyber security implementation and troubleshooting of OT networks, and participation in organizational projects, as necessary.

Team members in this role will

  • Work in conjunction with subject matter experts and learn how ICS security is designed, configured, and maintained in an operational technology (OT) environment.
  • Develop a technical understanding of ICS network infrastructure, security appliances, and security control configurations.
  • Manage integration of one or more NERC CIP standard into OT network projects
  • Support the execution of operational tasking specific to network and system administration, security patch management, AV, SIEM Log Monitoring, Backup & Recovery, and Incident Response.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’ Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer), Computer Science, Management of Information systems and/or related fields
  • Proficient understanding of the NERC Reliability Standards, with emphasis on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in security center applications, monitoring, troubleshooting and Analysis.
  • Must be proficient in computer operating systems, technical documentation process and gathering of auditing documentations.
  • Demonstrates competence in analyzing and solving highly complex system / application-related problems within a reasonable amount of time
  • Strong written and oral communication skills required for interaction with various customers of the power generation operations in order to understand customer needs and translate them to technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • OT Network Experience
  • Technical Writing Experience
  • Security Tools and/or Applications Experience

Job Overview

Employees in this role have responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
  • Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field
  • Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to [email protected], providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

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September 10, 2025

Full Time

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September 10, 2025

Hybrid

NextEra Energy

  •  Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States

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