Not just a job, but a career
Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Cyber Security Engineer (Oil & Gas / OT Security)
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Cyber Security Engineers with a strong background in the Oil & Gas industry, particularly in Operational Technology (OT) and industrial control system environments. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience and possess relevant cybersecurity, networking, and virtualization certifications.
Qualification Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Administrator Certifications
VMware Certifications
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
Juniper Certifications
Splunk Certifications
Added Advantages
IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certification
GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional)
General Skills
Strong experience in cybersecurity engineering, preferably within industrial/process control environments.
Excellent communication, technical documentation, and reporting skills.
Ability to work effectively in multinational and multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Technical Competencies
Endpoint Protection & Application Control
Trellix ePO Suite
Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS)
Application Control / Whitelisting Technologies
Microsoft Infrastructure
Active Directory Services
Group Policy Management
Windows Server Hardening
WSUS Patch Management
Terminal Services / Remote Desktop Services
Backup & Recovery
Symantec/Veritas Backup Exec
Symantec System Recovery (SSR)
Acronis or equivalent solutions
Bare-Metal Backup and Recovery
SAN/NAS Storage Administration
LTO Tape Library Configuration and Maintenance
Virtualization & High Availability
VMware ESXi Administration
Microsoft Hyper-V
Shared Storage Solutions
High Availability and Disaster Recovery Architectures
Network & Security Infrastructure
Switching and Routing Technologies
Firewall Configuration and Management
Network Security Architecture
CCTV Systems (Milestone preferred)
Hardware Platforms
HPE Servers and Storage
Dell Servers and Storage
SAN Infrastructure
Tape Libraries and Backup Hardware
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity architectures within manufacturing and industrial environments.
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, network security guidelines, project specifications, and design documentation.
Develop and review cybersecurity design documents, implementation procedures, and technical deliverables.
Support project managers and multinational engineering teams throughout project execution.
Implement, test, and maintain cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems (ICS).
Conduct cybersecurity audits, health checks, and system assessments for Yokogawa cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborate with DCS, ESD, SCADA, and automation service engineers to provide lifecycle support and cybersecurity enhancements.
Troubleshoot and resolve cybersecurity-related issues across OT and IT infrastructures.
Support customer cybersecurity initiatives, assessments, upgrades, and compliance activities.
Preferred Industry Experience
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
Refining
Energy & Utilities
Industrial Automation and Process Control Systems
Key Technologies
ICS | DCS | ESD | SCADA | OT Security | IEC 62443 | Trellix | VMware | Active Directory | WSUS | Backup & Recovery | Network Security | High Availability | Industrial Cybersecurity
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience
- Strong experience in cybersecurity engineering within industrial/process control (OT) environments
- Experience with Trellix ePO Suite and Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS)
- Experience with Application Control / Whitelisting technologies
- Active Directory Services, Group Policy Management, Windows Server hardening, WSUS patch management, Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services
- Backup & recovery solutions: Symantec/Veritas Backup Exec, Symantec System Recovery, Acronis or equivalent; bare-metal recovery; SAN/NAS administration; LTO tape library configuration
- Virtualization and HA: VMware ESXi administration, Microsoft Hyper-V, shared storage, high availability and disaster recovery architectures
- Network & security infrastructure: switching and routing, firewall configuration and management, network security architecture
- Experience with CCTV systems (Milestone preferred)
- Hardware platforms: HPE servers and storage, Dell servers and storage, SAN infrastructure, tape libraries and backup hardware
- Experience with ICS, DCS, ESD, SCADA and OT security
- Excellent communication, technical documentation and reporting skills
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Microsoft Administrator Certifications
- VMware Certifications
- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
- Juniper Certifications
- Splunk Certifications
- IEC 62443 cybersecurity certification
- GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional)
What We Do
Yokogawa Electric Corporation provides industrial automation, control, measurement, and information solutions for customers across energy, materials, life sciences, and other industries. Its offerings include distributed control systems, production-control software, pressure transmitters, process analyzers, programmable controllers, industrial recorders, and high-precision measuring instruments. The company also develops industrial IoT hardware, software, and cloud solutions, supported by engineering, project-management, and maintenance services for plant operators.
