OT Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (m/f/d)

DEKRA Digital & Product Solutions; Málaga; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal benefits

Childcare support

Transport and Wellhub benefits

Training and certification programs

English lessons

Job summary

DEKRA Digital & Product Solutions is seeking an OT Cybersecurity Analyst to support Digital Trust services for industrial and critical infrastructure environments. You will combine deep technical OT knowledge with an understanding of regulatory requirements and safety practices—working across Energy, Nuclear, Manufacturing, and Data Centers.

Join a globally connected team delivering assessments, audits, and remediation roadmaps, while collaborating with regional teams to expand DTS Industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical discipline such as electrical/industrial engineering or similar.
• 5+ years in TIC, industrial engineering, Functional Safety, OT cybersecurity or related fields.
• Experience in sectors like Energy, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Industrial Manufacturing, Critical Infrastructure or Data Centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical assessments, audits, gap analyses and compliance projects for Functional Safety and OT cybersecurity.
• Assess OT environments (SCADA, DCS, PLC, SIS, BMS, EPMS) and regulatory controls.
• Perform and lead projects against IEC 61508/61511, ISO 13849, IEC 62443, CRA, and NIS2.
• Provide clear findings, remediation roadmaps and risk assessment outputs.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation and reports for customers.
• Support sales activities with technical input and value propositions.
• Contribute to service portfolio development and cross-functional offerings.

Skills

OT Cybersecurity

Functional Safety

Industrial Automation

Regulatory Compliance

Audits & Assessments

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

IEC 61508/61511

NIS2 & CRA

Job description

Since its foundation in 1925, the DEKRA promise has been to ensure the safety of human interaction with technology and the environment. Today, we are a global leader with 48,000 employees across more than 60 countries, dedicated to making the world a safer place.

From our world-class labs and technical teams, we ensure that the technologies and infrastructures of tomorrow are safe, secure, reliable and compliant. Joining DEKRA Digital & Product Solutions means working at the intersection of Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Assurance, supporting customers across increasingly connected and regulated industries.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our newly established DTS Industrial Assets unit. As a OT Cybersecurity Analyst, you will support the development and delivery of Digital Trust services for industrial and critical infrastructure environments, combining deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of OT systems, industrial operations and regulatory requirements. You will work with customers in sectors such as Energy & Utilities, Nuclear, Process Industries, Manufacturing, Critical Infrastructure and Data Centers, helping them address the increasing convergence of Safety, Cybersecurity and Digital Technologies.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Lead and execute technical assessments, audits, gap analyses and compliance projects related to Functional Safety, OT Cybersecurity and industrial regulatory requirements.
• Assess industrial and OT environments including SCADA, DCS, PLC, SIS, BMS, EPMS, industrial networks and other safety- or security-relevant control systems.
• Perform or lead projects against relevant standards and regulatory frameworks, including IEC 61508, IEC 61511, ISO 13849, IEC 62443, IEC 62645, NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
• Identify technical, organizational and regulatory risks and provide customers with clear findings, recommendations and remediation roadmaps.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical documentation, audit reports, assessment reports and customer deliverables.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, supporting them throughout complex Safety, Cybersecurity and Digital Assurance initiatives.
• Participate in customer meetings, workshops and technical discussions, translating complex regulatory and technical requirements into actionable solutions.
• Support Technical Sales and Business Development activities, including opportunity qualification, technical proposal preparation, effort estimation and definition of customer-specific value propositions.
• Contribute to the development and industrialization of the DTS Industrial Assets service portfolio, methodologies, templates and technical approaches.
• Collaborate with DEKRA Industrial Assets, DTS specialists and regional teams to develop integrated cross-functional offerings for existing and new customers.
• Stay up to date with evolving industrial technologies, cybersecurity threats, Functional Safety practices, regulations and international standards affecting critical infrastructure.

What do we expect from you?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation & Control, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Nuclear Engineering, Mechatronics or another relevant technical discipline
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience within the TIC industry, industrial engineering, Functional Safety, OT Cybersecurity, industrial automation, critical infrastructure or a comparable technical environment.
• Proven experience in one or more relevant sectors: Energy & Utilities, Nuclear, Oil & Gas / Chemical / Process Industry, Industrial Manufacturing, Critical Infrastructure, Data Centers, or Power Generation and Distribution.
• Strong practical understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments and industrial control architectures.
• Demonstrated experience performing or supporting audits, assessments, certification activities, gap analyses or compliance projects related to IEC 61508, IEC 61511, ISO 13849, IEC 62443, IEC 62645, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and/or NIS2.
• Ability to understand complex industrial architectures and evaluate interactions between physical assets, control systems, safety functions and cybersecurity controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to interact confidently with technical experts, plant managers, engineering teams and senior customer stakeholders.
• Strong customer orientation and ability to work autonomously in complex international projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional European languages are highly valued.
• Availability to travel internationally when required for customer assessments, audits, workshops and project activities.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Recognized professional certifications in Functional Safety or Cybersecurity, such as TÜV Functional Safety Engineer/Professional, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
• Experience with additional sector-specific standards such as IEC 62351, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27019, IEC 60880, IEC 62138, IEC 61513, IEC 62061 or ISO 12100.
• Experience with HAZOP, FMEA/FMEDA, SIL determination, safety lifecycle management, cybersecurity risk assessments, zones & conduits or security level assessments.
• Previous experience working for a Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) organization, engineering consultancy, industrial OEM, utility, plant operator or critical-infrastructure provider.
• Knowledge of Data Center infrastructure and OT environments, including BMS, EPMS, UPS, cooling, electrical distribution and other critical systems.
• Understanding of emerging applications of Artificial Intelligence in industrial environments and related assurance frameworks.

What do we offer?

• A permanent contract with hybrid working options based around our Málaga (Parque Tecnológico) office.
• Flexible working hours, with early finishes on Fridays and during the summer.
• Exposure to highly innovative projects combining Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, OT and AI Assurance
• Health insurance fully paid by the company.
• Access to meal, childcare, transport and Wellhub benefit options.
• Professional development through internal and external training, certification programs and opportunities to participate in cybersecurity events.
• English lessons to support your continued development.
• Employee referral incentives, the KUDOS recognition program and discounts across major brands.
• Healthy snacks and free coffee in the office.