Cyber Security Engineer, Lead

Company: Vestas
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

Work experience Professional

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Engineering

Do you have experience as a Cyber Security Engineer? Do you have experience with SCADA? Then Vestas has an opportunity for you!

Plant Operations Offshore, a sub‑department of Technical Operations Offshore, supports the global service and commissioning business with deep technical expertise and acts as the link between engineering and local business units. Our team provides high‑quality support to service technicians, delivers technical troubleshooting on SCADA and Power Plant Controller systems, and ensures secure and stable operation across offshore wind farms.

Responsibilities

  • Provide cybersecurity support and expertise for offshore SCADA, OT networks, and industrial control systems, acting as an internal consultant on OT security matters
  • Support technicians and local service organizations with secure remote access, firewall configuration, user management, and network hardening
  • Deliver real‑time remote support through Hotline participation, including on‑call weekend rotation and shift coverage between 06:00–18:00 CET when required
  • Collaborate with Engineering, IT Security, third‑level support, and external partners to drive continuous security improvements
  • Support audits, compliance activities, and alignment with industrial cybersecurity standards and best practices
  • Mentor and support less experienced engineers, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuous improvement of security processes and solutions
  • Provide commissioning and lifecycle security support on new projects, from initial setup through secure integration to operational handover

Qualifications

  • Solid experience with Cisco® networking equipment (CCNA level minimum), plus experience with industrial routers and switches from other vendors
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and regulations such as IEC 62443, NIS 2, and KRITIS V
  • Experience with debugging and troubleshooting techniques in industrial or networked environments
  • Basic knowledge of industrial protocols (e.g. MODBUS, IEC 104, OPC) and industrial electrical systems (beneficial)
  • Working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux systems (beneficial)
  • Understanding of virtualization technologies (beneficial)
  • Professional‑level English communication skills, both spoken and written

What we offer

We offer you an exciting job with great professional and personal development opportunities. You will be part of an organization where diversity and inclusion are of utmost importance, and this is something that is evident in the way that we work. You will be working with our latest technology and delivering complex solutions to our customers and have the opportunity to develop a career in a global company within a very exciting industry that is constantly expanding.

Additional information

Work location will be in GB, Warrington. Other locations across Europe will also be considered.

Our commitment to fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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Posted: June 14th, 2026