Staff Network Engineer

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Network Engineer. The Staff Network Engineer – will be a technical leader responsible for the architecture, design, and reliability of Form Energy’s hybrid enterprise and industrial network environments. This role will focus on securely integrating IT and OT systems while maintaining the high availability, safety, and performance required for manufacturing and operational environments.

This is a highly hands-on role with significant architectural influence, partnering closely with IT, Security, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to support Form Energy’s rapid growth and mission-critical infrastructure.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 – Form Energy’s 550,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Weirton, WV, a commutable distance from Pittsburgh. Purpose-built for high-volume, advanced battery production, Form Factory 1 is a hub of fast-moving, collaborative work driving a new era of large-scale American energy manufacturing in the heart of the Rust Belt.

This is a hybrid role, which will require working onsite from our office 3 days per week.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Design, configure, and implement network infrastructure solutions that support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, operations, and IT, to understand business requirements and translate them into network design specifications

• Conduct network capacity planning and performance monitoring to ensure optimal network operation and scalability.

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot network hardware, software, and peripheral devices, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as NERC-CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection) for SCADA systems in the utility sector.

What you'll bring:

• At least 10 years working as a network engineer. Extensive experience in network engineering, with a focus on designing and implementing enterprise-level networks.

• Industry recognized certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CMSS) preferred.

• Strong knowledge of network protocols, architectures, and technologies, such as TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPNs, and SD-WAN.

• Expertise in configuring and managing network equipment from multiple vendors, such as Cisco, Meraki, and Ubiquity.

• Experienced in implementing security measures including Cisco and Meraki firewalls, access control lists, and intrusion detection systems. Knowledge of Zscaler zero trust networking a plus.

• Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools, such as SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark, and NetFlow analyzers.

• Advanced knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Networking and IPSec tunnel configuration.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.

• Proven track record of translating business requirements into technical solutions.

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. 

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. 

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.