Operational Technology Engineer

Airswift is seeking an Operational Technology Cyber Security Engineer for a 2-year contract in Perth, Australia. The role involves ensuring OT security, leading contractors, managing maintenance programs, and supporting cyber incident responses. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in Control System Engineering or IT, with knowledge of cybersecurity in the Oil and Gas sector. Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
About the Role

Our client is looking for an OT Cyber Security Engineer to join their Digital team here based in Perth on a 2-year contract basis. Reporting to the Cybersecurity Lead, you will play a vital role in providing tactical cybersecurity support and assurance activities to keep the frontline systems and assets secure from cyber attacks

Responsibilities
• Ensure Asset OT security is maintained at tolerable levels.
• Informal Leadership of contractors and service providers delivering OT Specific work to assets.
• Responsible for delivery of OT Maintenance Program.
• Responsible for ensuring OT System changes are secure and fit for purpose.
• Responsible for supporting front line maintenance in break down OT incidents.
• Responsible for supporting CSIRT in the event of a site cyber incident.
• Maintenance program delivered with deviations risk assessed and managed.
• OT System changes are secure and fit for purpose.
• Responsible for ensuring technical aspects of maintenance and change align to security principals and processes.
• Support of update and delivery of OT Security Platform components.
• Asset OT maintenance and change management complies with the process and OT Cyber Security risks are tolerable.

Required Skills & Qualifications
• At least 2 years technical experience is required in Control System Engineering / Operational Technology (OT) or IT.
• Experience in maintenance delivery and operations.
• Basic understanding of cyber security and risk management in an Oil and Gas context.
• Business risk management and stakeholder relationship management experience.
• Informal leader competencies as defined by navigator.
• Ideally candidate should possess or be working towards a CCNA or a SANS GICSP certification.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australian working VISA).

If you are interested, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications through SEEK or send your CV to muhamad.hafizi@airswift.com.

For enquiries, please call Hafizi at +61 861 875 421.

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider. With 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 70 countries, Airswift's geographical reach, experience and expertise across the energy, mining, infrastructure and technology sectors is unparalleled.

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At Airswift, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.