Cybersecurity Specialist (m/f/d)

Nordex Mediterranean region; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Remote friendly system

Flexible Working Time

Equipment to work from home

Office near public transport

Job summary

Nordex Mediterranean region in Porto, Portugal, is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Specialist to support OT environments, monitor incidents, and coordinate response activities across wind farms.

You will drive vulnerability management, patching, and security improvements, while ensuring compliance with IEC 62443, ISO 27001 and NIS2, in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in cybersecurity and industrial environments.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, OT security, infrastructure support, or technical escalation environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, network security, firewall administration, identity and access management, and patch management.
• Experience with Operational Technology (OT) and industrial systems such as SCADA, ICS, PLCs, industrial networks, remote maintenance solutions, and IEC 62443 concepts.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including Windows Server, Linux, TCP/IP networking, VPN technologies, Active Directory, and cloud-based security services.
• Experience working within critical infrastructure, industrial automation, manufacturing, energy, or other highly regulated operational environments is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and root cause analysis skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage cybersecurity incidents.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, collaboration, and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently in an international environment
• Proficiency in English — we’re not expecting Shakespeare, but you should feel comfortable speaking in interviews and daily meetings with international colleagues

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity operational support by monitoring, investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving security incidents, alerts, and service requests affecting wind farms and OT environments.
• Support incident response activities, including containment, root cause analysis, remediation, documentation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks across OT systems, driving remediation actions, patch management, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Act as the primary technical contact for cybersecurity after-sales services, ensuring delivery of contractual support, security assessments, compliance activities, and customer security reviews.
• Support and maintain the secure operation of SCADA systems, wind turbine control systems, industrial networks, remote access solutions, and IT/OT interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, industry standards, and frameworks such as IEC 62443, ISO 27001, and NIS2, while supporting audits, assessments, and security documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, cybersecurity projects, knowledge sharing, training, and the implementation of corrective actions to enhance operational security maturity.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Incident response

OT security

Vulnerability management

Network security

Firewall administration

Access management

Patch management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

SCADA/ICS systems

Windows Server

Linux

VPN technologies

Active Directory

Remote maintenance solutions

Job description

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US?

Shape the Future of Energy & Technology: Join a global team driving innovation in sustainable energy and digital transformation — your work will have real impact.

Grow Without Borders: Develop your skills in a multicultural environment with continuous learning, mobility opportunities, and support for your career journey.

Work Where You Thrive: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, inclusive culture, and a workplace designed for well-being — because we believe people perform best when they feel their best.

YOUR TASKS

• Provide cybersecurity operational support by monitoring, investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving security incidents, alerts, and service requests affecting wind farms and OT environments.
• Support incident response activities, including containment, root cause analysis, remediation, documentation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks across OT systems, driving remediation actions, patch management, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Act as the primary technical contact for cybersecurity after-sales services, ensuring delivery of contractual support, security assessments, compliance activities, and customer security reviews.
• Support and maintain the secure operation of SCADA systems, wind turbine control systems, industrial networks, remote access solutions, and IT/OT interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, industry standards, and frameworks such as IEC 62443, ISO 27001, and NIS2, while supporting audits, assessments, and security documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, cybersecurity projects, knowledge sharing, training, and the implementation of corrective actions to enhance operational security maturity.

YOUR TEAM IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE

In this role, you will provide Cyber Security Support for Operational Technology (OT) environments, ensuring the security, availability, and compliance of wind turbine and wind farm infrastructures. The position combines hands‑on technical support, incident handling, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes within critical renewable energy infrastructure.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in cybersecurity and industrial environments.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, OT security, infrastructure support, or technical escalation environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, network security, firewall administration, identity and access management, and patch management.
• Experience with Operational Technology (OT) and industrial systems such as SCADA, ICS, PLCs, industrial networks, remote maintenance solutions, and IEC 62443 concepts.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including Windows Server, Linux, TCP/IP networking, VPN technologies, Active Directory, and cloud-based security services.
• Experience working within critical infrastructure, industrial automation, manufacturing, energy, or other highly regulated operational environments is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and root cause analysis skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage cybersecurity incidents.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, collaboration, and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently in an international environment
• Proficiency in English — we’re not expecting Shakespeare, but you should feel comfortable speaking in interviews and daily meetings with international colleague

What We Offer

• Central location, near public transportation (5 min to metro Via Rápida-Viso by walk);
• Our office is equiped with ergonomic work stations (yes, we have standing desk´s);
• Coffee, water, tea, fruit, cookies, and sometimes chocolate is on us, too!
• We have a remote friendly system. The current system is 50/50. And... we have Flexible Working Time too.
• We offer you all the equipment to work from home (monitor´s, dockingstation, headphones, mouse and keyboard).
• Health Insurance;
• Nordex Cuida +: Enjoy six free appointments per year in psychology, nutrition, social support, finance, and legal advice.
• Mardi gras, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are holidays to us;
• Training & Learning Program (internal and external trainnings sessions);
• Performance evaluation Program every year!
• Team building events.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• CV Screening - We start by reviewing your CV — just a heads-up: we only evaluate applications/CV´s in English.
• Prescreening Call - If your profile matches, you might get a call from a Portuguese number (yes, that’s us). If you miss the call, no worries — we’ll follow up with an email too!
• Technical Interview
• Cultural Interview
• Offer

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.