ICS / OT Security Engineer – Offshore DeploymentLegga la panoramica di questa possibilità per capire quali competenze sono richieste, incluse le soft skill pertinenti e la padronanza di pacchetti software.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced ICS / OT Security Engineer to support the secure deployment, commissioning, and operation of industrial control and automation systems within an offshore environment.The role will provide hands‑on OT cybersecurity expertise across DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS, ESD, Fire & Gas, BMS, industrial networks, remote‑access infrastructure, and associated OT assets. The engineer will work closely with OT engineering, automation, electrical/instrumentation, IT, commissioning, operations, and cybersecurity teams to ensure that offshore control systems are deployed securely, safely, and in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements.The position requires a strong understanding of the operational constraints of offshore environments, including limited connectivity, remote support, safety‑critical systems, change‑control requirements, and the need to maintain high system availability.Key ResponsibilitiesOT Security EngineeringDesign, implement, and verify cybersecurity controls for offshore ICS/OT environments.Support secure architecture and segmentation of OT networks, including zones and conduits.Configure and validate firewalls, industrial network security controls, secure remote access, and OT monitoring solutions.Review OT system configurations for security weaknesses and ensure appropriate hardening.Support deployment of OT asset discovery, monitoring, logging, and anomaly‑detection technologies.Establish and maintain secure configurations and baseline standards for OT systems.Assess vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation while considering operational and safety constraints.Support secure backup, recovery, and restoration of critical OT systems.Offshore Deployment & CommissioningParticipate in offshore mobilisation, installation, commissioning, and handover activities.Perform cybersecurity inspections and verification of installed OT systems.Validate network connectivity, firewall rules, security zones, access controls, and system hardening.Support FAT/SAT, integrated testing, commissioning,



and cybersecurity acceptance activities.Investigate and resolve cybersecurity‑related issues encountered during commissioning.Verify that temporary engineering and vendor access is controlled and removed when no longer required.Maintain cybersecurity punch lists and track actions through to closure.Produce as‑built OT security documentation following deployment.ICS / OT SystemsThe role may cover systems including:DCS and process control systemsPLC and RTU systemsSCADASafety Instrumented Systems (SIS)Emergency Shutdown (ESD)Fire & Gas systemsTurbine and rotating‑equipment control systemsElectrical control and protection systemsBMS and HVAC controlsIndustrial Ethernet and serial networksEngineering workstations and operator stationsOT servers and historiansOT wireless and remote‑access systemsCybersecurity OperationsMonitor OT environments for suspicious activity and cybersecurity events.Support investigation and containment of OT security incidents.Coordinate with the wider SOC/CSIRT where incidents cross IT/OT boundaries.Assist with OT incident‑response exercises and emergency procedures.Review security logs and alerts from OT security monitoring platforms.Support vulnerability management and patch assessment for OT systems.Ensure security changes follow approved OT management‑of‑change procedures.Governance & ComplianceApply relevant OT cybersecurity standards, policies, and project requirements.Support compliance with applicable requirements such as IEC 62443, IEC 61511, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800‑82, and company OT security standards.Maintain OT asset inventories, network diagrams, security baselines, risk assessments, and technical documentation.Participate in OT cybersecurity risk assessments and security reviews.Support audits and provide evidence of cybersecurity controls and testing.Ensure security activities are performed without compromising process safety or system availability.Offshore ResponsibilitiesWork safely within offshore operating procedures and permit‑to‑work requirements.Participate in offshore toolbox talks, safety meetings,



and site inductions.Coordinate activities with control room operators and offshore maintenance/engineering personnel.Ensure cybersecurity interventions are appropriately planned around production and safety‑critical operations.Provide technical support during shutdowns, turnarounds, commissioning, and maintenance campaigns.Maintain accurate records of work performed offshore.Required ExperienceSignificant experience in ICS/OT cybersecurity, industrial automation, control systems, or OT network engineering.Practical experience with one or more major control‑system platforms such as Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, Yokogawa, Rockwell Automation, or equivalent.Experience with industrial networking, firewalls, VLANs, routing, remote access, and network segmentation.Experience securing Windows‑based OT servers and engineering/operator workstations.Understanding of OT vulnerability management, patching, backups, logging, monitoring, and incident response.Experience working in operational, production, commissioning, or maintenance environments.Offshore experience in oil & gas, energy, marine, utilities, or another industrial environment is highly desirable.Ability to troubleshoot technical issues under operational and time constraints. xysqume Technical SkillsCandidates should have practical knowledge of:TCP/IP and industrial networkingVLANs, routing and firewall technologiesIndustrial protocols such as Modbus TCP, OPC UA/DA, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and IEC 61850Active Directory in OT environmentsWindows Server and Windows endpoint securityOT network architecture and segmentationSecure remote accessVulnerability assessmentSecurity monitoring and SIEM integrationEndpoint protection and application controlBackup and disaster recoveryOT incident responseNetwork traffic analysisAsset inventory and configuration managementQualifications / CertificationsOne or more of the following would be advantageous:Degree or equivalent qualification in cybersecurity, engineering, automation, computer science, or a related discipline.GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity certificatesIEC 62443 training/certificationCompTIA Security+ / CySA+CISSPRelevant vendor certificationsOffshore survival and medical certification appropriate to the operating region#J-18808-Ljbffr

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