Automation / Control Systems Engineer (OT Cybersecurity)

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible hours

Comprehensive benefits

Language courses

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an OT Engineer to advance automation and cybersecurity for critical industrial projects. You will work at the intersection of automation, networking, and cybersecurity, delivering secure OT solutions across sectors worldwide.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in industrial automation/OT environments, familiarity with PLC/SCADA/DCS/HMI, and strong English communication. Hybrid work options available in Poland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial automation or OT environments.
• Understanding of industrial control systems and automation technologies.
• Familiarity with PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI and industrial networks.
• Good written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Support assessments of ICS and OT environments.
• Design and deliver OT solutions within Critical National Infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain OT asset inventories, diagrams, and network docs.
• Review industrial network architectures to improve reliability, resilience, and security.
• Lead PLC/SCADA/DCS/RTU solution design, testing, FAT/SAT and commissioning.
• Support OT cybersecurity requirements for industrial projects.
• Assist with network segmentation and secure IT-OT connectivity.
• Review configurations of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, DCS, historians, and workstations.
• Support vulnerability assessments and risk evaluations of industrial environments.

Skills

PLC systems

SCADA systems

DCS systems

HMI applications

industrial communication networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell Automation

Schneider Electric

ABB

Honeywell

Emerson

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. Our OT Cybersecurity team supports clients across critical infrastructure, energy, utilities, manufacturing, transportation, and data center sectors by helping them design, assess, and improve secure and resilient operational technology environments.

We are looking for an OT Engineer who understands industrial automation systems and is interested in developing expertise in OT cybersecurity. This role combines engineering, automation, networking, and cybersecurity principles to support the delivery of industrial projects and cybersecurity initiatives for our clients worldwide. As an OT Engineer at Jacobs, you will work at the intersection of industrial automation and cybersecurity. You will help clients improve the reliability, resilience, and security of critical industrial systems while building expertise in modern OT and IC technologies. This role provides an excellent opportunity for automation engineers and industrial networking professionals looking to expand their careers into OT cybersecurity.

Key responsibilities:

• Support assessments of industrial control system (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments
• Design and delivery of control system and operational technology solutions within Critical National Infrastructure and regulated environments
• Develop and maintain OT asset inventories, architecture diagrams, and network documentation.
• Review industrial network architectures and identify opportunities to improve system reliability, resilience, and security
• Participate in site assessments, workshops, and technical reviews with clients and engineering teams
• Lead the specification, design, implementation, testing, FAT, SAT and commissioning of PLC, SCADA, DCS, RTU and associated control system solutions
• Support the development of OT and IC cybersecurity requirements for industrial projects
• Assist with network segmentation initiatives and secure connectivity between IT and OT environments
• Review configurations and communications of industrial systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, DCS, historians, and engineering workstations
• Support vulnerability assessments and risk evaluations of industrial environments. Participate in implementation and testing activities for OT infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions
• Contribute to the development of technical reports, engineering documentation, and cybersecurity recommendations
• Work closely with automation engineers, network engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and client teams
• Stay current with emerging OT technologies, cybersecurity trends, and industry best practices

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Informatics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial automation, control systems engineering, electrical engineering, industrial networking, or OT environments
• Understanding of industrial control systems and automation technologies
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: PLC systems, SCADA systems, DCS systems, HMI applications, industrial communication networks
• Good understanding of industrial networking concepts, including: TCP/IP, switching and routing, VLANs, firewalls, remote connectivity
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as: Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, IEC61580, IEC104, DNP3, Profibus/Profinet
• Ability to read and understand: P&IDs, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Wiring Diagrams, Network Diagrams, Control System Architectures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Professional working proficiency in English

Nice to have:

• Experience with Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, ABB, Honeywell, Emerson
• Familiarity with industrial network infrastructure and network switches
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V
• Experience commissioning or supporting industrial automation systems
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles and industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Familiarity with: ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF
• Experience working in sectors such as: Energy & Utilities, Water/Wastewater, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Mining, Oil & Gas

We offer:

• Full-time employment/b2b contract with a salary that matches your qualifications
• Hybrid work model - enjoy the flexibility of working mostly from home
• Flexible hours - start your day anytime between 7:30 and 10:00 AM
• Comprehensive benefits, including Lux Med medical care, psychological support, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, Multisport card co-financing, and a car/bike park sharing system
• Co-financed holidays - enjoy "Wczasy pod Gruszą" for a well-deserved break (only under CoE)
• Global projects - engage in exciting international projects
• Inclusive networks - join our diverse employee networks like Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, SpeakUp, Collectively, and more
• Continuous learning - participate in our Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, and self-learning platforms
• Language courses - enhance your skills with courses in English, German, and Polish

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