You’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance and security of our industrial communication and OT infrastructure. As part of a multidisciplinary, hands-on team bridging engineering, IT and operations you help to safeguard critical systems through professional network administration, robust routing & switching, and industrial cyber-security practices.
If you thrive on solving complex networking challenges, safeguarding critical systems and exploring new technologies, this role offers an exciting next step in your career journey.Your responsibilities
Design, deploy and maintain network infrastructure across vessels and industrial operations, including routing, switching, VLANs and firewalls.
Troubleshoot connectivity issues and resolve networking challenges that impact operational systems and critical equipment.
Strengthen DEME’s industrial cybersecurity by performing risk assessments, implementing hardening techniques, managing secure remote access and monitoring for vulnerabilities.
Support and optimize communication between OT/industrial systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA/DA, …).
Use scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash…) to streamline network configurations, monitoring and maintenance tasks.
Document network and cybersecurity architectures, configurations and updates with accuracy and clarity.
Travel occasionally (20%) to vessels and project locations to support onsite infrastructures and see your work and impact come to life.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, ICT, Industrial Automation, Electronics, Electromechanics or equivalent experience.
At least 3-5 years of experience in networking, cybersecurity, industrial automation or OT systems.
Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, network segmentation and secure connectivity.
Familiarity with OT/industrial protocols and systems (PLC/SCADA, Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP…).
Understanding of security standards such as IEC 62443 or NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Scripting or automation skills to support network or security tasks.
A collaborative mindset, the confidence to challenge yourself and the drive to deliver high-quality results.
A collaborative and supportive environment with internal experts across disciplines.
The opportunity to work on innovative, large-scale marine and offshore projects.
Career development in a global company that values initiative and expertise.
A competitive compensation package with benefits tailored to your needs.
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What We Do
DEME (Euronext Brussels: DEME) is a leading contractor in the fields of offshore energy, dredging & infra, environmental remediation, trenching and marine infrastructure. DEME also engages in concessions activities in offshore wind, marine infrastructure, green hydrogen, and deep-sea mineral harvesting. The company can build on almost 150 years of experience and is a front runner in innovation and new technologies. DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, the reduction of emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of mineral resources. DEME can rely on more than 5,300 highly skilled professionals and operates one of the largest and most technologically advanced fleets in the world. DEME realised a turnover of 3,285 million euro with an EBITDA of 596 million euro in 2023
