Lead Cyber Security Engineer (m/f/d)

PALFINGER MARINE provides lifting and handling solutions as well as life-saving equipment for the maritime industry worldwide. Our success is driven by our people, who bring their expertise, ideas, and energy to our vision every day. We offer a dynamic environment with strong opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Join our team and shape your career at PALFINGER Join our engineering team and contribute to the development of advanced control systems and secure network solutions for offshore and marine equipment. In this hands-on role, you will work across software, automation, OT networks, cybersecurity, testing, and commissioning.

_____ YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Design and develop control systems, PLC software, and HMI/UX solutions for cranes, winches, and access equipment Design and implement resilient OT network architectures, including VLANs, VRFs, micro-segmentation, and secure remote connectivity Configure and harden switches, routers, firewalls, VPN gateways, and other network infrastructure Support testing, commissioning, service activities, and troubleshooting of complex control and network systems Prepare network diagrams, technical documentation, test documents, and operating instructions in line with relevant cybersecurity standards _____ YOUR QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a comparable field Experience with PLC programming and HMI/SCADA systems; knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal is an advantage Experience with Industrial Ethernet, OT networks, Layer 2/3 switching, routing, and network segmentation Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPN gateways, frequency drives, and network analysis tools such as Wireshark or Nmap Understanding of industrial cybersecurity and the ability to translate standards such as IEC 62443 and ISO 27001 into practical technical solutions _____ WHAT WE OFFER A varied, challenging, and technology‑driven role within a growing global marine organization Competitive compensation and flexible working hours An inspiring international environment with opportunities for development Curious about this position or want to learn more?

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