Senior OT Security Consultant
DNVAbout the role
DNV has significant ambitions to grow the Cyber Security unit in the coming years. Building on our success and strengths in the Nordics and internationally we will make a global impact on safeguarding life, property and the environment.
We are currently looking for talented Senior OT Security Consultants to join our growing Industrial & OT Cyber Security unit. This team provides cyber security assessments, technical verification and advisory services both onshore and offshore. You will be working on exciting customer projects in key industries including maritime, oil and gas, renewables, utilities and others.
This role will offer you the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced specialists in the Industrial cyber security field. We aim to provide you with a fast-paced career that brings you opportunities to develop your competencies rapidly. We will invest in your career development, offering in-depth training and the chance to participate in industry-leading courses and projects.
You will be based at one of our DNV offices in The Netherlands, Germany or Sweden.
Job requirements:
- Experience with operational technologies such as Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA software, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and SIS
- Experience with major industrial systems such as Emerson, Yokogawa, Honeywell, GE, ABB, Siemens etc.
- Fundamental understanding of IT and OT network communication protocols (For example: TCP/IP, UDP, OPC, IEC 101/104, Modbus, IEC 61850, WirelessHART, ISA100
- Active participation in design concepts and implementation strategies for various SIS, PLC and DCS systems to guarantee practical implementation of security standards
- Understanding of contemporary and legacy security technologies used within a particular domain, such as Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Diodes, SIEM
- Strong knowledge of networking technology (e.g. routers, switches, firewalls)
- Comprehend the customer’s business environment and suggest fit for OT security solutions
- Background in a CNI domain, e.g. transport, energy, utilities, defense or other heavy industry
For more information about the position, please contact:
Head of unit, Industrial and OT systems, Svante Einarsson at svante.einarsson@dnv.com
What we offer:
- Strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development
- Great colleagues who value teamwork and support
- International working environment
- Exciting projects within critical sectors locally and internationally
- Competitive terms and conditions
- Flexible working hours and a focus on work/life balance
- Social events, sports and team building activities
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field
- Minimum of 10+ years’ work experience in Operational Technology Security
- Proven experience in performing control systems risk assessments, and security awareness training for systems operators, owners and vendors
- Knowledge of operational impact analysis workshops and technical trade-off studies against SCADA, PLC and DCS architectures, and associated industrial communication protocols
- Expertise in developing OT security programs, and securing OT network architecture
- Ability to perform presales activities (e.g. proposals, presales calls, RFP responses)
- CISSP, GICSP, CISM or CFSE/CFSP certification
- Fluent in English and at least one additional European language
We value:
- Ability to present technical design proposals and reports to customers and/or other senior engineering, management and government groups in clear, complete, concise and non–ambiguous terms
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly communicate and have excellent consulting skills
- Ability to manage and mentor a small team of Security Consultants
- Ability to undertake and complete
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