Senior 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 125 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 leading 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  

As a Senior Expert, Cyber Security for Engine Power Plant products, your work will include development of product-related cyber security guidelines & processes, leading risk management and stakeholder collaboration. You’ll belong to Power Systems & Controls management team. Power Systems & Controls focuses on technology development and innovation in power plant automation and controls. We develop and maintain plant automation and control solutions for today´s engine power plants, as well as develop future technology solutions for autonomous power plant operations. In addition, we are experts in grid codes and technical power system simulations for Energy business.

Responsibilities for the position: 

• Lead cyber security domain on our product development roadmap related to both plant automation & control systems (OT) and cloud infrastructure (IT)
• Further develop cyber security guidelines, control system access policies, compliance related processes for engine power plants 
• Proactively introduce product security guidelines and policies that fulfil business-related regulatory cyber security requirements
• Train and educate key stakeholders on cyber security requirements, internal guidelines, processes and access policies
• Oversee product and project related cyber security risks and lead stakeholder collaboration forum for proactive risk mitigation
• Coordinate with Energy Services operations support, external suppliers and certification bodies
• Guide and support technical, sales, and engineering teams in validating project-related cyber security requirements

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, or a related field
• In-depth understanding of operational technology related Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture and product security requirements
• Expertise in IEC62443, NERC CIP, NIS2, SOC2 and EU CRA 
• Experience in working with product security, vulnerability handling and cyber security in an industrial company context
• Solid understanding of Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM), threat modelling, analysis and intelligence for cloud security
• Experience in developing and establishing cyber security guidelines and procedures for a large organization
• Team work mindset
• Excellent presentation skills, as well as written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience in leading change towards key stakeholders in large organisation 
• 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 28 of February 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: 

Maria Tiainen, Director, Power Systems & Controls
maria.tiainen@wartsila.com

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.

Last application date: 28/02/2025 

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. 

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Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 
 

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