Principal Engineer – Cyber Security

Aker Solutions ASA
Do you want to play a role in the transition to sustainable energy production?

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers and accelerators. With a proud history of delivering complex projects to the oil and gas industry, we need talented individuals to help us shape the path towards a sustainable energy future.

Our team in Chiswick, West London provide front-end studies, engineering, procurement and project management services for initiating and executing oil and gas field, HVDC, renewable energy and carbon capture developments.

We are currently looking for a Principal Cyber Security & Network Engineer to strengthen the team to support UK and Norwegian projects. This is a great opportunity to join an expanding portfolio of interesting renewable and traditional oil & gas projects, along with potential travel/relocation to Norway, if of interest.

What will you be doing?

• Implementing strategies, specifications, and reports for cyber security and network engineering in industrial automation and control systems, in accordance with IEC 62443 or similar.
• Ensuring design in accordance with requirements and international standards.
• Conducting meetings with major international customers and suppliers.
• Coordinating and leading meetings and technical workshops with suppliers and customers to review network architectures and cyber security compliance.
• Reviewing and commenting on supplier topology drawings, functional specifications, and testing procedures.
• Establishing and documenting monitoring requirements with the client at equipment level.
• Participating in Factory Acceptance Testing, including reviews of configurations of network equipment such as switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Conducting meetings on lessons learned, sharing experiences, training others, and updating requirement specifications accordingly.
• Proposing and driving improvements in projects.

We think you should have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in automation, computer science, information security/technology, cybernetics, electrical engineering with industrial network experience or similar.
• Relevant work experience in a relevant field.
• Experience with and ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary matrix organizations, seeking answers/advice/support as needed.
• Experience with industrial automation systems, combined with knowledge of industrial networks.
• Experience with industrial networks, products, and protocols, including industrial protocols such as Modbus TCP, Profinet, IEC 61850, and OPC UA.
• Knowledge of the IEC 62443 framework for Cyber Security in Industrial Automation and Control Systems.
• Knowledge of risk assessments for Cyber Security.

More reasons to work with us:

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects.
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your journey.
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services.
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week.

Interested? Contact us.

For more information about the position, please contact: Stephen Laurie, NES Advantage Solutions – .

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.