IoT Network & Cybersecurity Engineer

Join DEME as an IoT Network & Cybersecurity Engineer in Belgium. Design and secure operational networks for vessels, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and enhance industrial cybersecurity. Enjoy a collaborative environment and opportunities for career development in innovative marine projects. Become an IoT Network & Cybersecurity Engineer with DEME in Belgium, where you will design, secure, and troubleshoot operational networks for our vessels. This role involves enhancing industrial cybersecurity and optimizing communication between OT systems. Enjoy a collaborative environment, work on large-scale marine projects, and benefit from a competitive compensation package tailored to your needs.

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DEME

Company Overview

Name

DEME Group NV

Headquarters

Zwijndrecht, Netherlands

Founded

1991

Size

Approximately 5,680 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of approximately €3.3 billion in FY 2023 (source: deme-group.com).

What They Do

DEME Group NV is a leading contractor in offshore energy, dredging, marine infrastructure, and environmental remediation. The company was formed from the merger of two Belgian dredging companies in 1991, but its roots date back to 1852. DEME has expanded its activities from traditional dredging to offshore wind installations, environmental services, and concessions in green hydrogen and deep-sea minerals. With nearly 150 years of cumulative experience in the sector, DEME has developed innovative technologies, such as wave energy through its subsidiary DEME Blue Energy and subsea cable installations (source: deme-group.com).

Projects & Track Record

DEME has a strong track record with historical projects such as dredging 25 million m³ in the Westerschelde and installing the 580 km long NorNed HVDC cable. Recently, the company completed inter-array cables for various wind farms, including Rentel and Merkur, and contributed to the development of offshore wind projects in the US and Taiwan. In 2023, DEME achieved a record order book of €7.58 billion, representing a 22% increase, and expanded its total installed capacity in offshore wind to 14 GW, with over 1,200 MW of DEME's share (source: deme-group.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, DEME announced a revenue growth of 24% and an EBITDA increase of 26% to €596 million for 2023. The company also announced the acquisition of Havfram, a Norwegian offshore wind contractor, to strengthen its presence in the wind market. Additionally, DEME has introduced new vessels, such as the Viking Neptun and Green Jade, and is active in the US and Taiwan markets (source: deme-group.com).

Working at DEME

DEME offers a wide range of positions, from dredging to offshore energy and environmental remediation. The company has a strong focus on safety and innovation, with a culture that emphasizes teamwork and dedication. The organization is actively recruiting staff at its headquarters in Zwijndrecht and at global locations, with a workforce exceeding 5,600 employees. While specific benefits are not detailed, the 2023 annual report suggests that the company offers competitive employment conditions for highly skilled maritime and technical talents (source: deme-group.com).

Contact

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Job Description

As an IoT Network & Cybersecurity Engineer, you will step into a dynamic environment where operational technology, connectivity and security come together. You will help safeguard and optimize DEME's operational networks, specifically related to our vessels. That means designing, securing and troubleshooting the critical systems that make our pioneering projects possible.

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

What We Offer

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.

WHERE NEXT?

Excited? Ready to explore? Great! Here's what the next steps look like:

Click the Apply button above and send in your application.
We'll review your application. If there's a match, you'll receive an invitation to meet with one of our recruiters.
Either at our HQ or virtually, we'll get to know each other better and discuss your opportunities together.
Where Next? Time to sign your contract and embark on your DEME journey!