Automation / Control Systems Engineer (OT Cybersecurity) in Kraków

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At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. Our OT Cybersecurity team supports clients across critical infrastructure, energy, utilities, manufacturing, transportation, and data center sectors by helping them design, assess, and improve secure and resilient operational technology environments.

We are looking for an OT Engineer who understands industrial automation systems and is interested in developing expertise in OT cybersecurity. This role combines engineering, automation, networking, and cybersecurity principles to support the delivery of industrial projects and cybersecurity initiatives for our clients worldwide. As an OT Engineer at Jacobs, you will work at the intersection of industrial automation and cybersecurity. You will help clients improve the reliability, resilience, and security of critical industrial systems while building expertise in modern OT and IC technologies. This role provides an excellent opportunity for automation engineers and industrial networking professionals looking to expand their careers into OT cybersecurity.

Key responsibilities:

Support assessments of industrial control system (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments

Design and delivery of control system and operational technology solutions within Critical National Infrastructure and regulated environments

Develop and maintain OT asset inventories, architecture diagrams, and network documentation.

Review industrial network architectures and identify opportunities to improve system reliability, resilience, and security

Participate in site assessments, workshops, and technical reviews with clients and engineering teams

Lead the specification, design, implementation, testing, FAT, SAT and commissioning of PLC, SCADA, DCS, RTU and associated control system solutions

Support the development of OT and IC cybersecurity requirements for industrial projects

Assist with network segmentation initiatives and secure connectivity between IT and OT environments

Review configurations and communications of industrial systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, DCS, historians, and engineering workstations

Support vulnerability assessments and risk evaluations of industrial environments. Participate in implementation and testing activities for OT infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions

Contribute to the development of technical reports, engineering documentation, and cybersecurity recommendations

Work closely with automation engineers, network engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and client teams

Stay current with emerging OT technologies, cybersecurity trends, and industry best practices

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Informatics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial automation, control systems engineering, electrical engineering, industrial networking, or OT environments

Understanding of industrial control systems and automation technologies

Familiarity with one or more of the following:

PLC systems, SCADA systems, DCS systems, HMI applications, industrial communication networks

Good understanding of industrial networking concepts, including:

TCP/IP, switching and routing, VLANs, firewalls, remote connectivity

Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as:

Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, IEC61580, IEC104, DNP3, Profibus/Profinet

Ability to read and understand:

P&IDs, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Wiring Diagrams, Network Diagrams, Control System Architectures

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Professional working proficiency in English

Nice to have:

Experience with Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, ABB, Honeywell, Emerson

Familiarity with industrial network infrastructure and network switches

Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V

Experience commissioning or supporting industrial automation systems

Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles and industrial cybersecurity standards.

Familiarity with: ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF

Experience working in sectors such as: Energy & Utilities, Water/Wastewater, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Mining, Oil & Gas

We offer:

Full-time employment/b2b contract

with a salary that matches your qualifications

Hybrid work model - enjoy the flexibility of working mostly from home

Flexible hours - start your day anytime between 7:30 and 10:00 AM

Comprehensive benefits, including Lux Med medical care, psychological support, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, Multisport card co-financing, and a car/bike park sharing system

Co-financed holidays - enjoy "Wczasy pod Gruszą" for a well-deserved break (only under CoE)

Global projects - engage in exciting international projects

Inclusive networks - join our diverse employee networks like Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, SpeakUp, Collectively, and more

Continuous learning - participate in our Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, and self-learning platforms

Language courses - enhance your skills with courses in English, German, and Polish

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