Senior OT Cyber Security Engineer (Operational Technology)

Summary: 

The OT Cyber Security Engineers is working in billion-dollar scale projects to safely and securely deliver the Digitalization Strategy for our FPSO Facilities. Digital innovation requires operational technology (OT) systems to interact more and more with information technology (IT) systems. With the convergence of OT and IT Systems and network components comes increased Cyber security threats requiring focused attention and management.
You will be focusing on implementing and maintaining a defense in depth security posture and securely connecting previously isolated Systems and Equipment within OT networks to the Enterprise IT environment.
Additionally, to the OT integration piece, you will assist with the development and sustainment of robust processes and methodologies for data handling, which in-turn assists the management of tactical and strategic interactions between Technology & Autonomy and other business units across the organization.

Responsibilities In EPCI Project: 

• Advocate, integrate and improve on existing technology change management process.
• Focal Point for Project related OT Cyber Security matters
• Research, design, and implements cyber security solutions for OT systems and products
• Contribute to Project Cyber Security Detailed Risk Assessment/s
• Establish and define Cyber Security Requirement Specification/s for FPSO Project’s
• Provide Cyber Security and Network Engineering requirements to Contractors, Vendors and suppliers
• Review and verify Contractors/Vendors/Suppliers design and deliveries
• Assist with Scoping, Development and Management of OT projects.
• Assist with Hardware Lifecycle planning and standardization.
• Liaising with key stakeholders
• Participates in project design reviews to ensure consistency with required business outcomes.

In Digital & Analytics Department:

• Contribute to relevant Company policies/strategies/philosophies
• Analyze Operation Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) networks for opportunities to improve integration, network architecture and security.
• Provide architectural advice and oversight and input into selected Operational Application implementation projects
• Design, document and deliver technical Cyber Security solutions for OT within company and client enterprise architectures.
• Communicate effectively with, and between the immediate team, business subject matter experts, developers, analysts, engineers, end users of systems and management.
• Assists in responding to audits, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments

Key Skills: 

• Broad understanding of Technology Infrastructure and Applications that support FPSO Operations.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong technological focus.
• Ability to understand complex and detailed business processes.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field of Engineering (With a strong knowledge of Industrial Automation Systems and Operational Technology)
• Understanding of Cyber Security standards (IEC, ISO, NIST or equivalent). Certified competencies highly regarded.
• Understanding of Network design and infrastructure used in both OT and IT realms
• Understanding of Industrial Communications protocols
• Understanding of Operational Challenges for Integrating and managing OT systems
• Understanding of Virtualization, Server equipment and SAN Solutions (either in Use, Management or Design)
• Strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques
• Technical knowledge in Industrial network security; For example, firewall configuration, network monitoring, intrusion detection, etc.
• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
• Good knowledge of System’s Engineering approaches, tools and their application

Individual Skills: 

• Has the ability to interface with, and gain the respect of, stakeholders at all levels and roles in the company
• Is a confident, energetic self-starter, with strong interpersonal skills
• Has good judgment, a sense of urgency and has demonstrated commitment to high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service and business integrity
• Instinctive and creative
• Self-motivated and possessing of a high sense of urgency and personal integrity
• Highest ethical standards and values

NOTE: Due to National Content requirements, priority will be given to local Malaysian nationals and expats with RPT. 

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