Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA/DCS & Industrial Networks)

ITS Group Benelux; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitalization insurance

Group insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

ITS Group Benelux is seeking an Automation Engineer to join its OT cybersecurity team in Belgium. You will map assets, segment networks, configure OT-IT firewalls, and set up secure remote access for suppliers.

Role involves on-site and remote work with close collaboration to project managers. Key requirements include industrial automation experience, PLC/SCADA/DCS knowledge, Profinet/Modbus TCP/EtherNet/IP, and fluency in Dutch with strong English skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation or related field.
• Experience in industrial automation and understanding of PLC/SCADA/DCS communication.
• Knowledge of Profinet, Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP protocols.
• Fluent Dutch and good English skills.
• Willingness to work on-site at customer locations in Antwerp/Limburg and to work remotely when needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT cybersecurity projects for industrial customers from inventory to commissioning and handover.
• Improve visibility, segmentation, security and monitoring of industrial networks.
• Apply cybersecurity solutions without disrupting production activities.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and act as on-site technical contact.
• Document configurations and support project reporting.

Skills

Industrial automation experience

PLC

SCADA

DCS

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Communication skills

Team coordination

On-site and remote work willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation or Electromechanics or Electronics-ICT

Equivalent qualification or level of experience

Tools

Profinet

Modbus TCP

EtherNet/IP

OT firewall configuration

Secure remote access configuration

Job description

Great assignments await you with our key account clients in rich and varied environments

We are looking for an Automation Engineer with experience in industrial automation and industrial networks to join an OT Cybersecurity team.

The role focuses on delivering technical projects for industrial customers in the Antwerp and Limburg regions. These projects include mapping production networks and connected assets, dividing industrial networks into zones, installing firewalls between OT and IT environments, implementing secure remote access for suppliers, and setting up OT network monitoring.

The engineer will perform the technical work both on-site and remotely, in cooperation with a Project Manager.

Previous cybersecurity experience is not required. The candidate must primarily understand how PLC, SCADA and DCS environments communicate and demonstrate a genuine interest in developing expertise in OT cybersecurity and industrial networks. Cybersecurity knowledge will be developed within the team, alongside experienced cybersecurity specialists.

Your missions:

• Deliver OT cybersecurity projects for industrial customers, from initial inventory and assessment through commissioning and final handover.
• Improve the visibility, segmentation, security and monitoring of industrial networks.
• Apply cybersecurity solutions without disrupting the customer’s production activities.
• Work both on customer sites and remotely.
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers on-site.
• Coordinate technical activities with the Project Manager.
• Develop OT cybersecurity expertise through collaboration with experienced cybersecurity specialists.

Your activities:

Industrial Network and Asset Mapping

• Map industrial networks and their architecture.
• Identify and inventory all assets connected to the industrial network.
• Understand the communication between PLC, SCADA and DCS systems.
• Analyse industrial network connections and communication flows.
• Contribute to the design of industrial network segmentation.
• Implement the agreed network segmentation solutions.
• Support the separation and protection of OT and IT environments.

Technical Configuration

• Configure firewalls between OT and IT environments.
• Configure switches used within industrial networks.
• Configure solutions for secure remote access.
• Implement secure remote access for suppliers and external service providers.

OT Network Monitoring

• Set up monitoring solutions for OT networks.
• Improve visibility of the devices and assets connected to the network.
• Support the monitoring of industrial network activity.

Testing and Commissioning

• Test the implemented technical solutions.
• Commission the solutions in the customer’s industrial environment.
• Coordinate implementation and commissioning activities with the customer.
• Ensure that production remains operational during technical interventions.

Cybersecurity Assessments

• Participate in cybersecurity assessments at customer sites.
• Support the technical analysis of industrial environments during assessments.

Documentation and Project Support

• Document technical configurations.
• Record implemented changes.
• Maintain accurate and structured technical documentation.
• Support the Project Manager with project planning.
• Support the Project Manager with project reporting.

Customer Coordination

• Act as the technical contact for the customer on-site.
• Coordinate effectively with operators, maintenance technicians and the customer’s IT department.
• Communicate technical activities and changes clearly to the relevant stakeholders.

You have the following skills:

Must Have

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
  • Automation
  • Electromechanics
  • Electronics-ICT
  • Or an equivalent qualification or level of experience
• Experience in industrial automation.
• Practical knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • PLC
  • SCADA
  • DCS
• Understanding of how PLC, SCADA and DCS systems communicate within an industrial environment.

Industrial Networks and Protocols

• Experience with industrial networks.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as:
  • Profinet
  • Modbus TCP
  • EtherNet/IP
• Basic knowledge of:
  • IP addressing
  • VLANs
  • Switching
  • Routing

Languages

• Fluent Dutch.
• Good command of English.

Mobility and Working Environment

• Driving licence B.
• Willingness to work on-site at industrial customer locations in the Antwerp and Limburg regions.
• Ability to work both on-site and remotely.

Motivation and Professional Approach

• Genuine interest in OT cybersecurity and networks.
• Technical curiosity and willingness to develop deeper knowledge of networking and security.
• Accurate and methodical working style.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with operators, maintenance technicians and IT teams.
• Willingness to learn from colleagues and share knowledge within the team.

Nice to Have

The following experience would be relevant to the assigned activities, but is not required:

• Previous exposure to OT cybersecurity projects.
• Experience configuring firewalls in OT or industrial environments.
• Experience configuring industrial switches.
• Experience implementing secure remote access for suppliers.
• Experience setting up OT network monitoring.
• Experience participating in cybersecurity assessments.
• Experience testing and commissioning solutions in live production environments.
• Experience documenting industrial network architectures and technical configurations.
• Experience acting as a technical point of contact on industrial customer sites.
• You have at least 3 years of professional experiences in IT
• If you are at least fluent in FR/ENG or NL/ENG it’s best
• You’re eager to learn, motivated and curious

Advantages

• Hospitalization insurance (partner/children incl.)
• Group insurance
• Dental insurance (partner/children included)
• 20 days statutory paid vacations (legal vacations cumulated for 1 year of work)
• 11 days recovery time work 38/40 per year (= annual average: 1 day per 20 days worked) if the client asks you to work 8h/day
• Representation fee net per month.
• Internet fee of € 40 per month.
• Company car with national fuel card OR Public transport reimbursed OR mobility package.
• Daily fee of 5.50€ net /day provided.
• Subscription GSM unlimited calls for Belgium (ITS subscription)
• Training plan (e-learning - certification at ITS charge)
• Being a rather small team in BE (6 in back-office), we’re very close to each of our consultants and we differentiate ourselves trying to really take care of you and make you grow with us and within our different clients.
• Regular follow-up (every 3 to 6months depending on your needs/will)
• Regular teambuilding to meet-up and have fun (every 3 months more or less)
• Flexibility and trust
• Benefits of still being part to a bigger group (ITS Group) and having access to resources and of a larger team of Experts
• Co-optation system because sharing is caring!
• 1st pre-screening on the phone to discuss about your search and conditions and our first potential opportunities matching.
• Job descriptions sent and Teams meeting fixed with us (HR and Sales) to dig into your experience and the role.
• Package proposal so we all agree beforehand.
• Your CV is sent to the different clients you’ve agreed to, to find the best mission for you!

Expérience3 ans et < 5 ans

Fonction managériale :Non

Mobilité :Non

Mode de poste :Hybride (site/télétravail)

Salaire :Salary conform your experience & skills

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