Automation - Cyber Security Engineer

Siemens Energy

$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Automation, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Preferred 2 years of marine or industrial experience.
  • Proficiency or hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA/HMI and automation systems.
  • Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and willingness to learn IEC 62443 principles.
  • Skills in system assessment, including gap analytics and control system security evaluation.
  • Understanding of OT networks with secure system design; familiarity with Siemens S7, TIA Portal, or PCS7 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Perform cybersecurity assessments of marine automation systems and identify vulnerabilities.
  • Support the development of cybersecurity assessment methodologies and reporting templates.
  • Define engineering upgrade paths, including hardening measures and retrofits.
  • Assist sales and proposal teams in identifying scope, estimates, and risks.
  • Communicate cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies effectively to stakeholders and clients.
  • Travel for site assessments of installations, both domestically and internationally.

Benefits

  • Career growth and development opportunities.
  • Supportive work culture.
  • Company-paid health and wellness benefits.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • 401K savings plan with company match.
  • Family building benefits.
  • Parental leave.
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day

EAD - Engineering & Bid Support - Service and Aftermarket is seeking an Automation Engineer dedicated to supporting Cyber Security for Marine vessel automation installations.

You will play a key role in strengthening the cybersecurity posture of Siemens Energy's installed base of vessel automation and control systems.

Your day will involve assessing existing Ship Automation systems against applicable maritime cybersecurity standards (e.g., CFR-33, IACS UR E26/E27), identifying gaps and risks, and defining practical hardening measures. You will collaborate with engineering, service, and commercial teams to translate technical findings into actionable upgrade and retrofit solutions. You will also support proposals and sales activities by providing cybersecurity engineering expertise for new opportunities and lifecycle upgrades.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Perform cybersecurity assessments of existing vessels marine automation systems (IAS, PMS, DCS, Aux systems) and identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps with relevant standards like CFR-33, IACS UR E26/E27, and others.
  • Support development of assessment methodologies and reporting templates.
  • Define upgrade paths with engineering teams, like hardening measures, retrofits etc.
  • Support sales and proposal teams with scope, estimates, and risk identification.
  • Communicate cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies to internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Some travel to survey installations domestically and internationally should be expected
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Automation, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Marine or industrial experience with at least 2 years preferred.
  • PLC/SCADA/HMI proficiency or hands-on experience with automation systems.
  • Industrial cybersecurity knowledge or willingness to learn IEC 62443 and translate requirements into engineering solutions.
  • System assessment skills including gap analyses and evaluation of control system security.
  • OT network understanding with secure system design; familiarity with Siemens S7, TIA Portal, or PCS7 is a plus.
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities. Candidates want to learn about the divisions they will be joining-the structure, how it works together, and the role it plays in driving Siemens Energy's mission forward.

Rewards
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave

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