Network and Cybersecurity Lead Engineer, Offshore Solution, EHouse (JB)

ABB; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible work practices

Attractive remuneration with incentive

Comprehensive medical and insurance

Learning and development programs

Inclusive and safety-driven culture

Job summary

ABB in Malaysia seeks an experienced Network & Cybersecurity Engineer to lead OT security for ICSS and PMS networks on offshore projects. You will design, implement, and secure 800xA ICSS architectures with redundancy, VLANs, and firewalls, ensuring IEC 62443 compliance and maritime standard alignment.

You will collaborate with automation, safety, telecom, and PMS engineers to deliver robust cyber resilience and secure remote access while contributing to FAT/SAT activities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Computer Engineering.
• Min. 8 years of experience in industrial network engineering and/or OT cybersecurity, with Offshore/marine FPSO exposure preferred.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISA99; familiarity with Oil & Gas cybersecurity specs.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for Network & Cybersecurity engineering in assignments.
• Design, implement, and secure 800xA ICSS and PMS network architecture from FEED through FAT, installation and commissioning.
• Develop Cybersecurity Design Specifications in line with IEC 62443; RBAC and patch management across OT infra.
• Deploy OT Intrusion Detection and threat monitoring (e.g., Claroty, Nozomi).
• Ensure compliance with maritime cyber resilience requirements (IACS UR E26/27/22) with classification society coordination.
• Participate in FAT and SAT activities, network validation and cybersecurity verification.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Industrial networking

ICSS/PMS

Networking design

VLAN segmentation

Risk assessment

Security standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Computer Engineering

Tools

Belden/Cisco switches

Routers

Firewalls

Claroty

Nozomi

Job description

• hybrid/flexible work practices

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Automation Engineering Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all Network & Cybersecurity engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure that the design, implementation, and securing of the 800xA-based ICSS and PMS network architecture are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner- from FEED through FAT, installation, and commissioning.

You will also showcase your expertise by working within a multidisciplinary team of automation, safety, telecom, and PMS engineers, playing a critical role in defining and delivering network and cybersecurity solutions in compliance with OT cybersecurity standards across the full operational lifecycle of ICSS and PMS.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the Offshore Solutions Business within the Automation Energy Industries EHouse Business and is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Designing and configuring the OT/control system network architecture for 800xA ICSS and PMS incorporating full redundancy, VLAN segmentation, firewall/DMZ architecture, IP addressing, network time synchronization architecture, in compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Developing and maintaining the Cybersecurity Design Specification and related documentation in accordance with IEC 62443, incorporating defense-in-depth, security zones and conduits, RBAC, secure remote access, Windows hardening, antimalware, application whitelisting, and patch management across the OT infrastructure.
• Producing and maintaining supporting cybersecurity deliverables including network architecture diagrams, security philosophy documents, risk registers, patch management plans, backup/restore procedures, and system hardening guidelines.
• Deploying and integrating OT Intrusion Detection and continuous threat monitoring solutions viz. Claroty and Nozomi or equivalent - to provide passive network monitoring, asset inventory, anomaly detection, and security event visibility across the OT network.
• Ensuring the ICSS & PMS network architecture and cybersecurity design comply with maritime cyber resilience requirements including IACS UR E26, UR E27, and UR E22, in coordination with the assigned classification society (DNV, ABS, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, or Lloyd's Register).
• Participating in FAT and SAT activities, including network validation, cybersecurity verification testing, and troubleshooting of network and security-related issues.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Computer Engineering.
• Min. 8 years of experience in industrial network engineering and/or OT cybersecurity, with exposure to DCS/ICSS platforms with in Offshore, marine or FPSO projects is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of OT cybersecurity standards and frameworks: IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISA99, and familiarity with cybersecurity specifications used in Oil & Gas projects.
• Relevant certifications are a plus: CCNA/CCNP, GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate, CISSP, or similar.
• Working knowledge of industrial protocols (Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC/OPC UA, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP), and virtualization technologies are advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with industrial network design (Belden / Cisco switches, routers, firewalls) in an ICSS/PMS environment.
• Familiarity with maritime cybersecurity requirements applicable to FPSOs: IACS UR E26/E27/E22, and classification society cybersecurity notations (DNV Cyber Secure, ABS CS, BV Cyber Security, ClassNK, or Lloyd's Register equivalents) is a strong advantage.

What's in it for you?

Drive meaningful change in global energy operations. This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic, high-impact projects within a purpose-driven organization dedicated to customer success, supported by an inclusive and safety-driven workplace culture.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration along with incentives based on performance
• Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
• Learning, development programs
• hybrid/flexible work practices
• Inclusive and safety-driven work culture

More About Us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.