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About us
Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

As a Cyber Security Engineer at Damen Naval, you'll play a critical role in the development of a secure cyber design for our frigates.. Your expertise will be essential throughout the entire project lifecycle. Your direct involvement will ensure the success of our frigates and their associated training centers, ultimately safeguarding the delivery to our respected clients.

Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to the engineering process by developing the required deliverables, such as specification documents, functional descriptions, schematic drawings and security concepts.
• Participate in discussions of experts in IT security, OT security, emission security and physical security.
• Contribute to the test and verification plans for security measures.
• Participate in design checks and reviews to guarantee the required Cybersecurity standards.
• Verify technical performance of vendors and subcontractors.
• Perform technical analysis on received offers, in close cooperation with the Purchase department.
• Ensure full compliance to all applicable requirements and specifications, imposed by Class and the customer.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to get their timely contribution to the project.
• Contribute to the further development of the E&A Engineering department.

Skills & experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in industrial Automation, IT Systems, Information Security Management or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the design or maintenance of complex IT or OT systems, preferably in ships, offshore or industrial installations.
• Vast experience and broad knowledge of networking and IT systems, including related hardware infrastructure and system hardening.
• Vast experience and broad knowledge about the different networking architectures, layers and protocols, cyber security concepts, data encryption and radiation safety.
• Knowledge about relevant standards and regulations related to Cybersecurity, such as ISO 27001 and IEC 62443.
• Experienced to work with third-party vendors and subcontractors.
• Good command of the German and English language (written & verbal).
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.

What we offer
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Application & information
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

• Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
• Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
• Notice period / possible starting date.

Would you like to learn more about Damen Naval? Visit the Damen Naval website for more information and explore current Damen Naval vacancies via our job portal. For questions, please contact Corporate Recruitment at +31 118 485 000.

A pre-assignment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.

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