Automation – OT/Cyber Security

Job Responsibilities:

The announced position shall ensure that the large scale of network infrastructure is designed and delivered according to the requirements in the Network Specifications and Cyber Security Specification’s by performing the following tasks in a large Study for offshore brownfield project:

• 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

Required Education:

• Relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree

Required Work Experience:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 Equinor technical requirements TR 1658 and Self-Assessment Templates

Required Certificates:

• EX - Grunnleggende EX kurs. 6-8 timer online, eller 22,5 i klasserom

• FSE - Høyt og lavtspent med førstehjelp

• Mulighet for Offshore sertifikat og helseattest ved behov

Planned start date: 01/10/2026
Planned end date: 30/09/2028