Senior System Engineer

NES Advantage Solutions; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 583,000 - 830,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Advantage is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to strengthen integration of OT, IT, networking and cybersecurity across offshore and drilling-related systems in Stavanger. The role involves designing integrated architectures, driving security risk assessments, and delivering engineering guidance for safe, reliable project execution.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years in OT/IT/cybersecurity in industrial settings, and 3+ years in the oil-field domain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) or equivalent technical education.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with OT, IT, networking and cybersecurity in industrial settings.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the oil-field domain (non-drilling specific).
• Proven experience with industrial networking and cybersecurity in operational environments.
• Background in offshore instrumentation & control (I&C) systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with OT, IT, and control systems in integrated environments.
• Familiarity with system design, architecture, interface management and multidisciplinary troubleshooting.
• Ability to balance operational reliability, cybersecurity requirements and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong English communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement integrated OT/IT architectures for offshore oil-field projects.
• Manage interface control documents and ensure seamless hand-offs between disciplines.
• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments and mitigation strategies for operational networks.
• Coordinate with offshore I&C teams to align control system designs with safety and reliability standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cross-domain issues spanning networking, control, and security.
• Support project execution by providing technical guidance and engineering deliverables.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, and configuration baselines.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, translating technical concepts into clear actions.
• Participate in change-control processes and ensure compliance with NOV and industry policies.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in integrated system design.

Skills

OT/IT networking

Cybersecurity

Engineering design

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Mentoring

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Industrial I&C

Job description

NES Advantage is currently supporting our client with the recruitment of a Senior Systems Engineer to strengthen the convergence of operational technology, information technology, networking and cybersecurity across offshore and drilling‑related systems. The role provides engineering support, drives architecture decisions, and ensures safe, stable and secure project execution in complex, multidisciplinary environments.

Key Responsabilities:

• Design and implement integrated OT/IT architectures for offshore oil‑field projects.
• Manage interface control documents and ensure seamless hand‑offs between disciplines.
• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments and mitigation strategies for operational networks.
• Coordinate with offshore I&C teams to align control system designs with safety and reliability standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cross‑domain issues spanning networking, control, and security.
• Support project execution by providing technical guidance and engineering deliverables.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, and configuration baselines.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, translating technical concepts into clear actions.
• Participate in change‑control processes and ensure compliance with NOV and industry policies.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in integrated system design.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) or equivalent technical education.
• Minimum 5years’ experience with OT, IT, networking and cybersecurity in industrial settings.
• At least 3years’ experience in the oil‑field domain (non‑drilling specific).
• Proven experience with industrial networking and cybersecurity in operational environments.
• Background in offshore instrumentation & control (I&C) systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with OT, IT, and control systems in integrated environments.
• Familiarity with system design, architecture, interface management and multidisciplinary troubleshooting.
• Ability to balance operational reliability, cybersecurity requirements and cross‑functional coordination.
• Strong English communication skills, both oral and written.

Location:

Stavanger (on‑site)

Duration:

26/10/2026 to 24/04/2027 with options for extensions

Budget:

Max. rate to man NOK 513/hour plus 12% holiday pay and 2% pension (subject to experience)

With over 90 years’ combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.