Cyber Security Engineer

Zenitel; Horten; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 940,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenitel is seeking a Project Engineer – Cyber Security to join our engineering team in Norway. The role blends cyber security expertise with hands-on project delivery to secure our communication solutions and meet customer requirements.

You will own projects, advance our cyber security approach, and act as a trusted technical advisor across the organization. Strong initiative and collaboration are essential in this fast-changing market.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Cyber Security, IT, Engineering or related field.
• Experience with cyber security in projects and security standards like IEC 62443.
• Knowledge of networks and network security principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support projects with cyber security expertise.
• Advise customers and interact with industry authorities.
• Ensure solutions meet cyber security requirements and standards.
• Plan, test, document and deliver cyber security activities in projects.
• Perform security testing and compliance checks.
• Help improve cyber security processes and practices.
• Share knowledge and raise cyber security awareness across the company.

Skills

Cyber security experience

IEC 62443 familiarity

Networks & network security

Security testing/compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Maritime/OT/industrial networks

Project experience

Education

Degree in Cyber Security or related field

Job description

Join our team as Project Engineer - Cyber Security

As cyber security requirements continue to evolve, ensuring secure and reliable communication systems is becoming increasingly important in the Maritime & Energy sector. We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Project Engineer – Cyber Security to strengthen our engineering team and play a key role in securing our project and system deliveries.

In this role, you will combine your cyber security expertise with hands‑on involvement in technical projects, ensuring our communication solutions meet relevant security standards and customer requirements. You will also take ownership of your own projects, with a particular focus on cyber security. You will have the opportunity to develop our approach to cyber security and become a trusted technical advisor across our project organization.

We are looking for someone who takes initiative, challenges established ways of working and stays ahead of emerging requirements in a rapidly changing market.

Your key responsibilities

• Support projects with cyber security expertise
• Advise customers and work with industry authorities
• Make sure our solutions meet cyber security requirements and standards
• Plan, test, document, and deliver cyber security activities in projects
• Perform security testing and compliance checks
• Help improve cyber security processes and best practices
• Share knowledge and support cyber security awareness across the company

Desired qualifications

• Degree in Cyber Security, IT, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in cyber security and familiar with IEC 62443
• Knowledge of networks and network security
• Experience with security testing, assessments, or compliance
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills
• Maritime, OT, or industrial network experience is a plus
• Project experience is an advantage

Who you are

• Proactive and motivated
• Take ownership and get things done
• Comfortable giving advice and solving problems
• Work well both independently and in teams
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn

We Offer

• An exciting and influential role in an international technology company, with the opportunity to shape and develop your responsibilities
• The opportunity to work with safety‑critical communication solutions for customers worldwide in the Maritime & Energy sector
• A strong technical environment with experienced colleagues and opportunities for professional and career development
• A dynamic, international workplace where initiative, collaboration and innovation are valued
• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• The opportunity to make a real impact in industries where reliable communication is critical to safety and operations

We conduct background checks on relevant candidates through Semac AS.

Zenitel wants to reflect the diversity of society, and encourages qualified candidates with different education, work and life experience to apply for a job with us without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation and disability.

Deadline for application: 01. Nov 2026

Contact

Head of Project engineering, Test & Service, Norway and Croatia [e-mail]