Automation – OT/Cyber Security

Automation – OT/Cyber Security 
 
Contract period: 28.04.2025 - 30.04.2027
Location: Stavanger

Main Tasks:

• Define design of network infrastructure and ensure compliance with customer specifications to protect OT systems from cyber threats, including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, access controls, and network segmentation.
• Participate in FAT testing and verification of configuration of switches, routers, firewalls etc.
• Support suppliers and vendors in completing Self-Assessment Templates.
• Risk assessment of supplier packages and systems with basis in IEC62443 Cyber Security Standard.
• Handle interface to other disciplines, suppliers, other Contractors, and Client.
• Facilitate/lead RVA (Risk Vulnerability Analysis) workshop for operational technology systems to identify security weaknesses and potential threats.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelors degree or similar.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Operational Technology (OT) security, with a primary focus on engineering in design, configuration, testing and support of large network infrastructures including configuration of Switches, Firewalls , Servers, and virtual environments.
• Minimum 5 years working experience with network design and/or cyber security preferably in oil & gas EPC projects/Industrial control systems.
• Solid understanding of industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and other OT technologies.
• Experience with design and testing of communication networks/protocols like Modbus, Profibus, IEC61850, TCP IP, Ethernet, OPC UA etc.
• Experience with the implementation of Purdue Model to enhance security within the OT environment.
• Experience with the implementation of NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF).
• Experience with IEC62443 and technical requirements TR 1658 and Self-Assessment Templates.
• EX - Basic EX courses. 6-8 hours online, or 22.5 in a classroom.
• FSE - High and low voltage with first aid.

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 Manufacturing sectors 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.