Expression of Interest – Cyber & Network Engineers

Responsibilities

The key objectives for this role are:

• Represent Wood as a member of specialist discipline.
• Support business development, bids, and solution strategy.
• Develop engineering templates, baselines, and processes.
• Develop Detailed Network Architecture & Network Dataflow Diagrams.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and audits on client systems and network devices considering the sensitivity of Operational Technology testing.
• Assess the robustness of cybersecurity architectures, technologies, and procedures implemented within customer facilities.
• Provide expertise in Network Design, implementation, and testing for networks to support Integrated Automation and Control Systems Solutions.
• Responsible for identifying/defining the required Cyber & Network requirements to support client solutions.
• Apply integration concepts to a wide variety of systems and across multiple vendor platforms.
• Define OT/ICS network & cyber architectures.
• Engineer technical aspects of automation project network design and/or implementation for assigned activities.
• Author or approve network and cyber security architectures, drawings, and documents.
• Design solutions that meet client requirements and implement the appropriate measures to mitigate security risks (e.g., Antivirus software, patch management programs, insider threat protection, incident response plans, and regulation compliance).
• Prepare engineering studies and network & cyber design documentation.
• Resolve specialty-related engineering issues by applying accepted principles, codes, and standards.
• Produce Network Schedules (IP addresses, Data communication, server & VM, Switch & firewall), Produce Testing procedures (FAT).
• Produce Material requisition and contribute to Technical Bid evaluation.
• Review Vendor Drawing and consolidate comments generated by other disciplines.
• Undertake Cyber Security Risk Assessments providing advice and guidance for implementation of Cyber Security Risk Assessment findings mitigating actions.
• Support in evaluating client’s security posture, identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and best practices.
• Contributing to engineering discipline capability development, design assurance, optimisation, improvement, innovation, and enhancement.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Minimum BSc Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Certifications such as IEC 62443, CCNA, CCNP, CWNP, or GICSP are highly desirable.
• Significant experience and competency in Control System Network Design Engineering.
• Firm understanding of IEC 62443, NIST 800-53, NIS, and relevant OT Cyber Security Standards.
• Good understanding of IEC27001 / 2 Information Security Management.
• Good general knowledge of each Automation and Control engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC) and their security implications.
• Experienced in writing Network & Cyber specifications.
• Detailed experience with multiple system implementation projects and/or control system platforms.
• Experience in Brownfield upgrades / replacement automation and control projects.
• Experience of Networks containing Rockwell and Schneider PLC / SCADA systems is advantageous.
• Must have thorough knowledge of engineering practices, methodologies, and economic principle calculation methods, design details, international codes and standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Knowledge of modern automation and control applications, tools, methodologies, or equivalent training/experience.
• Understanding of the interplay between physical security and cybersecurity in OT environments.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations relevant to OT environments.
• Familiarity with telecom protocols, satellite communication, and radio-link technologies would be advantageous.
• Experience of OT Intrusion Detection Systems is advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of current industry-specific technology and the application of current engineering software/tools and trends.
• Inquisitive, well-organised, and have a keen eye for detail.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering, and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.