A Snapshot of Your Day

EAD – Engineering & Bid Support – Service and Aftermarket is seeking an Automation Engineer dedicated to supporting Cyber Security for Marine vessel automation installations.

You will play a key role in strengthening the cybersecurity posture of Siemens Energy’s installed base of vessel automation and control systems.

Your day will involve assessing existing Ship Automation systems against applicable maritime cybersecurity standards (e.g., CFR-33, IACS UR E26/E27), identifying gaps and risks, and defining practical hardening measures. You will collaborate with engineering, service, and commercial teams to translate technical findings into actionable upgrade and retrofit solutions. You will also support proposals and sales activities by providing cybersecurity engineering expertise for new opportunities and lifecycle upgrades.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Perform cybersecurity assessments of existing vessels marine automation systems (IAS, PMS, DCS, Aux systems) and identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps with relevant standards like CFR-33, IACS UR E26/E27, and others.
• Support development of assessment methodologies and reporting templates.
• Define upgrade paths with engineering teams, like hardening measures, retrofits etc.
• Support sales and proposal teams with scope, estimates, and risk identification.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Some travel to survey installations domestically and internationally should be expected

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Marine or industrial experience with at least 2 years preferred.
• PLC/SCADA/HMI proficiency or hands‑on experience with automation systems.
• Industrial cybersecurity knowledge or willingness to learn IEC 62443 and translate requirements into engineering solutions.
• System assessment skills including gap analyses and evaluation of control system security.
• OT network understanding with secure system design; familiarity with Siemens S7, TIA Portal, or PCS7 is a plus.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities. Candidates want to learn about the divisions they will be joining–the structure, how it works together, and the role it plays in driving Siemens Energy’s mission forward.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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