Cyber Security Expert

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a Cyber Security Expert to join our team Operations Management team in Africa and Europe working for a better future. 

The position is permanent and the prefered location is in Helsinki, Finland but also Vaasa and Turku are possible.

What you will be doing 

This role will focus on ensuring our compliance to industry standard security models (such as IEC 62443, NERC CIP/NIST-800, ISO 27001) as well as advising our development organization on security related issues.

Operations Management is a specialized team dedicated to support Wärtsilä long term agreement customers in their daily and long-term operations, in order to optimize installation lifecycle costs and overall performances by being connected from Remote.

Working in strict contact with Customers and other Wartsila products' experts, the Operations Management team is formed by highly skilled engineers able to support from remote on operations challenges, with the primary target of ensuring safety and smooth energy production operations and to contribute to the overall optimized plant performances and costs.

As Cyber Security Expert for IT/OT systems, your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

• Support Engine Power Plant customers with network devices, network architecture, and network communications security which are part of the Industrial Control System (ICS) environments and ICS Cyber Security environments.  
• Monitor regulatory requirements, industry trends, and potential impacts to Engine Power Plant operational system networks.
• Monitor system performance, connectivity, and resource utilization. 
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for networking issues and manage, configure, install, troubleshoot, and provide oversight for network devices and network services associated with OT/ICS systems, Cyber Security networks, and associated communication interfaces.
• Support OT/ICS managed network device configurations (e.g. network switches, routers, firewalls) and architectures in a high availability environment and support associated network communications implementations and modifications.  (e.g.: SCADA Systems, DMZ Communications and Replication Systems, Programmable Logic Controller systems "PLC", Distributed Control Systems "DCS, etc.) 
• Work with Global Stakeholders to provide strategic planning for maintaining the IT/OT system networks and associated Cyber Security networks; improve, and work to implement network design changes. 
• Follow change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
• Act as a mentor to other staff members to broaden network knowledge and technical expertise across the team.
• Support the strategic management of network device information and configurations for Engine Power Plant IT/OT networks and associated Cyber Security related devices.
• Serve as a cyber security team member and uphold responsibilities in support of the customers and related cyber security project implementations including cyber security event follow-ups in coordination with the Incident Response Team.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have: 

• Understanding of Reciprocating Engine Control Systems
• Various industrial networks and protocols (Modbus TCP, Profibus, CAN-bus, CIP, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNET, ControlNET, Industrial Ethernet)
• Network experience with Industrial Control Systems (SCADA, PLC, DCS) and third-party datalink protocols (e.g. Modbus, DNP, etc.) in a utility, IPP, or other power generation environment.
• OPC systems, Windows and UNIX servers
• Advance programming of firewalls and routers
• Strong networking foundations and experience in the development of network design architecture, topologies, and security.
• Strong experience with Network Switches, Firewalls, and Routers and high availability network environments.
• Experienced in assessing and resolving complex data network problems and incidents.
• Strong level of understanding of IT/OT security principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.  
• English language as a must

Why you and us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Emanuele Pavan, Area Manager Operations Management Support AFEU, through email emanuele.pavan@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 15/04/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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