Cyber Security Engineer

Career at Damen

About us

Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

As a Cyber Security Engineer at Damen Naval, you'll play a critical role in the development of a secure cyber design for our frigates, specifically for the German F126 program. Your expertise will be essential throughout the entire project lifecycle. Your direct involvement will ensure the success of the four frigates and their associated training centers, ultimately safeguarding the delivery to our respected German customer (BAAINBw).

Key accountabilities

• Contribute to the engineering process by developing the required deliverables, such as specification documents, functional descriptions, schematic drawings and security concepts.
• Participate in discussions of experts in IT security, OT security, emission security and physical security.
• Contribute to the test and verification plans for security measures.
• Participate in design checks and reviews to guarantee the required Cybersecurity standards.
• Verify technical performance of vendors and subcontractors.
• Perform technical analysis on received offers, in close cooperation with the Purchase department.
• Ensure full compliance to all applicable requirements and specifications, imposed by Class and the customer.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to get their timely contribution to the project.
• Contribute to the further development of the E&A Engineering department.

Skills & experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in industrial Automation, IT Systems, Information Security Management or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the design or maintenance of complex IT or OT systems, preferably in ships, offshore or industrial installations.
• Vast experience and broad knowledge of networking and IT systems, including related hardware infrastructure and system hardening.
• Vast experience and broad knowledge about the different networking architectures, layers and protocols, cyber security concepts, data encryption and radiation safety.
• Knowledge about relevant standards and regulations related to Cybersecurity, such as ISO 27001 and IEC 62443.
• Willingness to work with German security standards.
• Experience with the German Armed Forces standards A-960/1 and A-962/1 and experienced in using the SAVe tool from the company Infodas is an advantage.
• Experienced to work with third-party vendors and subcontractors.
• Good command of the German and English language (written & verbal).
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities.
Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.