Senior Operational Technology Communications & Cybersecurity Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Operational Technology Communications & Cybersecurity Engineer role is hybrid, with Rocklin, CA or Texas preferred and remote candidates considered. The listing location is Houston, TX. Compensation is $138,000–$158,000 per year. SMA America develops solar inverter technology and solutions for photovoltaic power plants. The engineer designs, integrates, and operates communications and control systems for utility-scale renewable energy assets. The role supports secure connectivity, reliable plant operations, and regulatory compliance across solar, battery storage, and hybrid facilities, working with engineering, operations, and IT/security teams.

What you'll do

• Integrate site controllers, inverters, and auxiliary equipment into plant communications architecture
• design M2M communications
• define and deploy OT networks and secure connectivity
• support firewalls, routers, switches, VLANs, and fiber networks
• manage secure interfaces between sites, utilities, operators, owners, and cloud platforms
• configure and validate telemetry, dispatch, control, and reporting protocols
• implement cybersecurity architectures
• support NERC CIP and interconnection compliance
• enable inverter monitoring and diagnostics
• troubleshoot and optimize systems
• maintain auditable data and communication structures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior engineer

ot communications

cybersecurity

utility-scale solar

battery storage

industrial networking

nerc cip

hybrid

houston tx

texas preferred

remote considered

$138k–$158k/year

periodic travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• professional development and industry engagement opportunities
• relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why this role

Utility-scale renewable energy OT systems role; periodic domestic travel required and international travel may be required; remote candidates considered, with Texas preferred.

About the employer

SMA America is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.