Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled IT Technician to join our Cyber Security team in India. The successful candidate will be responsible for design and test new Cyber Security portfolio elements, ensuring robust and secure solutions and tools to guarantee the cybersecurity of our installed plant base (brownfield) in accordance with the latest standards and guidelines (NIS2, NERC CIP, etc.) and customers’ demands. Working with technical experts from other business units, the aim is to ensure that these solutions meet the latest security standards and address potential threats in the IT/OT environment.
Especially for our installed systems (brownfield), new cybersecurity technologies need to be assessed, and proof-of-concepts organized/created.
As part of a hybrid working model and due to the nature of the role, you will need to travel frequently to Germany.
A Snapshot of your Day
How You’ll Make an Impact (responsibilities of role)
· Planning, setup, operation and maintenance of an IT/OT test environment for the simulation of production systems. With a special focus on servers, firewalls, routers, switches, etc. and corresponding users and operating software
· Testing and evaluation of new cybersecurity technologies (HW and SW) for our HVDC/FACTS systems and their implementation in case of positive evaluation
· Ensuring protection against cyberattacks by implementing the latest technologies
· Support in the automation and optimization of production processes
· Collaborate with the Control & Automation team to integrate new technologies
· Preparation of technical documentation, installation instructions and user manuals
· Provide technical expertise for bidding activities, present security concepts, and assist in creating customer-centric solutions
What You Bring
· Degree in network/communication technology, computer science or IT security, alternatively a relevant apprenticeship with several years of professional experience
· Sound knowledge of IT administration, e.g. network security, Windows Server, Active Directory, WSUS, virtualization, firewalls, remote access solutions, etc.
· Preferably several years of experience in IT/OT cybersecurity in the field of critical infrastructures
· Desirable, experience in automation technology.
· Familiarity with national and international IT security standards in an industrial environment (e.g. BDEW, NERC-CIP, IEC 62443)
· Very good knowledge of English (German will be an added advantage)
· High level of commitment, ability to work in a team and willingness to solve technical challenges independently, pragmatically and purposefully