Expert, Cyber Security

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  
  
We are looking for a (Senior) Expert, Cyber Security with a main responsibility in our OT product security domain and related stakeholder collaboration in Engine Power Plants business unit. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Turku or Helsinki in Finland. We offer a possibility to hybrid remote work. 
  
Your role and responsibilities:
 
Plant automation & controls focuses on our power plant automation and controls products. We develop and maintain plant automation and control solutions for today´s engine power plants, as well as develop future technology solutions. As a (Senior) Expert, Cyber Security within the Plant automation & controls team, your work will include development and coordination of OT related product cyber security topics. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders ensuring compliance of current offering as well as longer term developments towards IEC62443 certifications.

Responsibilities for the position: 

• Subject Matter Expert on cyber security domain for our engine power plant automation & control systems (OT) 
• Own the development of plant automation & control systems product features towards agreed certifications or standards 
• Further develop cyber security guidelines, control system access policies, compliance related processes for engine power plants
• Ensure cyber compliance and market competitiveness of the power plant automation & controls. Capture and translate global regulations / contract requirements to the development roadmap
• Implement and ensure applicable security lifecycle controls to the products in accordance with Wärtsilä SDL framework and IEC 62443
• Train and educate key stakeholders on cyber security requirements, internal guidelines, processes and access policies 
• Guide and support technical, sales, and engineering teams in validating project-related cyber security requirements 
• Participate in customer negotiations and assurance activities 

Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have: 
 

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, information technology, automation engineering or a related field
• In-depth understanding of operational technology related Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture and product security requirements 
• Expertise in cyber legislations and standards for example IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIS2, SOC2, AESCSF, SOCI and EU CRA 
• Experience in working with product security, vulnerability handling and cyber security in an industrial company context 
• Team player and collaborator mindset
• Excellent presentation skills, as well as written, and verbal communication skills 
• Fluent language skills in English
• Cyber security certifications are beneficial 
• Experience in agile methodologies is seen as a plus 

Why you and us?   
  
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.   
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.  
You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.   
  
Contact & next steps:  
  
Please submit your application before the application deadline of 21 of May 2025 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
 
In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to: 

Jonatan Rösgren, General Manager, Plant Automation & Controls
jonatan.rosgren@wartsila.com

Last application date: 21/05/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.

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