Job Title: SCADA Engineer - Cybersecurity Specialist (Contractor)
Location: Europe (Primarily Onshore; Occasional Offshore Involvement)
Contract Length: Rolling
Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled SCADA Engineer with a strong background in industrial cybersecurity to support substation automation and grid integration projects across Europe. This hybrid role combines SCADA system engineering with cybersecurity practices to ensure the integrity, availability, and protection of critical grid infrastructure. While most work will be onshore, occasional offshore activities may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and secure SCADA systems for substations across onshore and offshore sites.

• Integrate cybersecurity best practices into all phases of SCADA system design, development, and deployment.

• Implement and monitor secure communication protocols including IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS), Modbus, DNP3, and OPC UA.

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for SCADA and automation systems, identifying potential vulnerabilities.

• Support commissioning and site acceptance testing, ensuring systems meet both functional and cybersecurity requirements.

• Collaborate closely with Protection & Control, Grid Automation, and Cybersecurity teams to implement secure, compliant solutions.

• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, cybersecurity policies, and compliance reports.

• Support intrusion detection and anomaly monitoring solutions for substation environments.

• Ensure adherence to IEC 62443, NIS2, and other applicable cybersecurity standards and regulations.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in SCADA engineering, with exposure to cybersecurity in industrial control systems (ICS).

• Deep understanding of SCADA system architecture, RTUs, HMIs, and secure data communication protocols.

• Proficiency in IEC 61850 configuration and secure integration methodologies.

• Hands-on experience with SCADA platforms (e.g., Grid Automation tools, Siemens WinCC, ABB MicroSCADA).

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001) as applied to OT environments.

• Experience implementing firewalls, secure remote access, intrusion detection, and network segmentation in OT systems.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

• Willingness to travel for site visits and commissioning support across Europe.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with substation automation in high-voltage or offshore wind projects.

• Familiarity with NERC CIP, NIS2 directive, or regional cybersecurity regulations for energy infrastructure.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., GICSP, CISSP, IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert).

• Background in electrical engineering or systems engineering.

• Fluency in English; additional European languages (especially Polish or German) are a plus.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.