Product Security & Software Engineer (OT/SCADA)

GEA Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

GEA Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Product Security & Software Development Engineer responsible for enhancing security in software development processes. The role involves implementing IEC 62443-4-1 standards, conducting risk analyses, and improving safety measures for critical product offerings in the pharmaceutical industry. Ideal candidates will have strong backgrounds in software engineering and information security, particularly with Siemens PLCs and SCADA systems. This position promotes a proactive approach and analytical skills to drive compliance and security advancements.

Qualifications

• Must have education and experience in software development processes, engineering, and computer science.
• Must have knowledge of information security.
• Experience in PLC, HMI and SCADA coding environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEC 62443-4-1 within existing software processes.
• Perform gap analyses and draw up improvement plans.
• Integrate secure-by-design principles into the SDLC.

Skills

Knowledge of information security

Experience in PLC, HMI and SCADA coding environments

Ability to independently analyse complex issues

Proactive, independent, and analytically strong

Practical and solution oriented

Education

Education and experience in software development processes, engineering, and computer science

Tools

Siemens PLC and HMI in TIA

SCADA coding experience, preferably GE iFix

Job description

GEA Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Product Security & Software Development Engineer responsible for enhancing security in software development processes. The role involves implementing IEC 62443-4-1 standards, conducting risk analyses, and improving safety measures for critical product offerings in the pharmaceutical industry. Ideal candidates will have strong backgrounds in software engineering and information security, particularly with Siemens PLCs and SCADA systems. This position promotes a proactive approach and analytical skills to drive compliance and security advancements.