Automation - OT/Cyber Security

MDE Stavanger; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent or project work

Mobilization support

Visa processing support

Structured onboarding

Travel opportunities

Competitive terms

Job summary

MDE Stavanger is seeking a seasoned OT/Cyber Security engineer to design secure offshore network infrastructure for a brownfield project. You will ensure compliance with customer specs and manage intrusion detection, firewalls, and network segmentation.

The role requires at least 5 years in OT security and network design, with experience in ICS/SCADA and IEC62443; offshore certification is desirable. We offer permanent or project-based employment and structured onboarding with mobilization and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years in OT security and network design.
• Experience with IC, SCADA, Modbus, Profibus, IEC61850, TCP/IP, Ethernet, and OPC UA.
• Knowledge of Purdue Model, NIST CSF, IEC62443 and Equinor TR 1658.
• Offshore certificate eligibility (EX course, FSE etc.).
• Permanent or project-based employment with competitive terms.
• Structured onboarding and visa/mobilization support.

Responsibilities

• Define network infra design and protect OT systems from cyber threats.
• Participate in FAT testing and verify configurations of switches/routers/firewalls.
• Support suppliers with Self-Assessment Templates.
• Risk assessment of supplier packages per IEC62443.
• Interface with other disciplines, suppliers, contractors, and client.
• Lead RVA workshops for OT systems to identify security weaknesses.
• Ensure large-scale network infra meets Network and Cyber Security specs.

Skills

OT security

Network design

Industrial control systems

SCADA

IEC62443

NIST CSF

Modbus

TCP/IP

Ethernet

OPC UA

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Design network infrastructure and protect OT systems from cyber threats for an offshore brownfield project.

• Relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in OT security and network design, preferably in oil & gas EPC projects
• Experience with IC, SCADA, Modbus, Profibus, IEC61850, TCP/IP, Ethernet, and OPC UA
• Knowledge of Purdue Model, NIST CSF, IEC62443, and Equinor TR 1658
• EX course, FSE (high/low voltage with first aid), and ability to obtain offshore certificate
• Permanent or project-based employment with competitive terms
• Structured onboarding and support with mobilization and visa processes

Automation - OT/Cyber Security

Job Description

• Define design of network infrastructure and ensure compliance with customer specifications to protect OT systems from cyber threats, including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, access controls, and network segmentation.
• Participate in FAT testing and verification of configuration of switches, routers, firewalls etc.
• Support suppliers and vendors in completing Self-Assessment Templates.
• Risk assessment of supplier packages and systems with basis in IEC62443 Cyber Security Standard.
• Handle interface to other disciplines, suppliers, other Contractors, and Client.
• Facilitate/lead RVA (Risk Vulnerability Analysis) workshop for operational technology systems to identify security weaknesses and potential threats.
• Ensure that the large-scale network infrastructure is designed and delivered according to Network Specifications and Cyber Security Specifications in a large Study for an offshore brownfield project.

Qualification Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Operational Technology (OT) security, with a primary focus on engineering in design, configuration, testing and support of large network infrastructures including configuration of switches, firewalls, servers, and virtual environments.
• Minimum 5 years working experience with network design and/or cyber security, preferably in oil & gas EPC projects/industrial control systems.
• Solid understanding of industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and other OT technologies.
• Experience with design and testing of communication networks/protocols like Modbus, Profibus, IEC61850, TCP IP, Ethernet, OPC UA etc.
• Experience with the implementation of Purdue Model to enhance security within the OT environment.
• Experience with the implementation of NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF).
• Experience with IEC62443 and Equinor technical requirements TR 1658 and Self-Assessment Templates.

Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the hire-in process. candidates may be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.
Duration: 2 years

We offer:

• Permanent or project-based employment with competitive terms and conditions
• Career opportunities with leading companies within energy, industry, technology, infrastructure, and construction
• A wide range of challenging projects - both nationally and internationally
• Exclusive access to MDE's strong project and client portfolio through established framework agreements
• Close and continuous follow-up before, during, and after assignments by experienced recruitment and operations teams
• Structured onboarding and support related to mobilization, visa processes, and practical arrangements when required
• Opportunities to build your professional network and develop your expertise through varied assignments and long-term career planning
• Home-work-home travel discount agreements and other attractive employee benefits

Consultant events bringing MDE consultants together across disciplines and projects - focusing on networking, knowledge sharing, and social interaction

About MDE

When the right people connect, we create value.
MDE Group is a global recruitment company, specializing in finding and placing the greatest talents worldwide. MDE currently consists of 12 companies that offer consulting, staffing, recruitment services as well as offshore personnel. With our unique knowledge of both the local and the international market, we will connect employees and companies, so they both find exactly what they are looking for. MDE aims to contribute to people developing and to ensure that our customers achieve great value from our services. We first succeed when both clients and our candidates reach their goals, together.
Our mission is to deliver relevant expertise. The right person with the right competence, at the right place and time. So simple, yet so difficult!

Network Infrastructure, IEC 62443, Cyber Security, OT Security