Cyber Security Engineer

885 Damen Naval B.V.; Vlissingen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday pay

27 holidays

ADV days

Travel allowance

Pension arrangement 60%

Profit sharing

Hybrid work up to 2 days

Bicycle plan

Company fitness

Job summary

Damen Naval in the Netherlands is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to develop a secure cyber design for our frigates and related training centers, ensuring safe delivery to clients.

Your role spans the full project lifecycle, requiring deep IT/OT security expertise, networking knowledge, and collaboration with vendors and subcontractors. The position offers hybrid work and industry-leading benefits within our engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in industrial Automation, IT Systems, Information Security Management or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the design or maintenance of complex IT or OT systems, preferably in ships, offshore or industrial installations.
• Broad knowledge of networking and IT systems, including related hardware infrastructure and system hardening.
• Knowledge about cybersecurity standards ISO 27001 and IEC 62443.
• Experience with third-party vendors and subcontractors.
• Proficient in German and English (written & verbal).

Responsibilities

• Develop deliverables such as specification documents, functional descriptions, schematic drawings and security concepts.
• Participate in discussions with IT security, OT security, emission security and physical security experts.
• Contribute to test and verification plans for security measures.
• Participate in design checks and reviews to guarantee Cybersecurity standards.
• Verify technical performance of vendors and subcontractors.
• Perform offers analysis in collaboration with the Purchase department.
• Ensure compliance to Class and customer requirements.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to secure timely project contributions.
• Contribute to further development of the E&A Engineering department.

Skills

Industrial automation

IT systems

Information security management

Networking and IT systems

Cybersecurity concepts

Vendor management

German and English proficiency

Security screening

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant discipline

Job description

About us

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

About us Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

As a Cyber Security Engineer at Damen Naval, you'll play a critical role in the development of a secure cyber design for our frigates.

Your expertise will be essential throughout the entire project lifecycle. Your direct involvement will ensure the success of our frigates and their associated training centers, ultimately safeguarding the delivery to our respected clients.

Key accountabilities

• Contribute to the engineering process by developing the required deliverables, such as specification documents, functional descriptions, schematic drawings and security concepts.
• Participate in discussions of experts in IT security, OT security, emission security and physical security.
• Contribute to the test and verification plans for security measures.
• Participate in design checks and reviews to guarantee the required Cybersecurity standards.
• Verify technical performance of vendors and subcontractors.
• Perform technical analysis on received offers, in close cooperation with the Purchase department.
• Ensure full compliance to all applicable requirements and specifications, imposed by Class and the customer.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to get their timely contribution to the project.
• Contribute to the further development of the E&A Engineering department.

Skills & experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in industrial Automation, IT Systems, Information Security Management or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the design or maintenance of complex IT or OT systems, preferably in ships, offshore or industrial installations.
• Vast experience and broad knowledge of networking and IT systems, including related hardware infrastructure and system hardening.
• Vast experience and broad knowledge about the different networking architectures, layers and protocols, cyber security concepts, data encryption and radiation safety.
• Knowledge about relevant standards and regulations related to Cybersecurity, such as ISO 27001 and IEC 62443.
• Experienced to work with third-party vendors and subcontractors.
• Good command of the German and English language (written & verbal).
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.