Cybersecurity Engineer

at  Emerson

JOB SUMMARY:

Emerson Automation Solutions takes pride in solving the toughest challenges that our customers face by providing them innovative solutions demonstrating our Outstanding resources and groundbreaking technology. The Systems and Software Group offers innovative DeltaV and Ovation Distributed Control System and Open Enterprise SCADA/ Control Wave RTU solutions along with an extensive portfolio of Reliability centred Solutions.
Successful Engineering Management is the core of the Emerson Solutions delivery. The Cybersecurity team within Engineering is well supported by the Global Engineering Standards Organization and the Technology to deliver “Project Certainty” to meet our customer’s demands.
Senior Engineer – Cybersecurity, is a member of Emerson’s Cybersecurity team. This position focuses on crafting and implementing security solutions based on Emerson’s suite of solutions to meet the needs of our customers in the Southern African world Area. The position is an integral part of a highly technical team passionate about developing and delivering these solutions.

WHO YOU ARE?

• Emerson Automation Solutions is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Senior Engineer – Cybersecurity.
• They will be part of the Cybersecurity delivery team and will have project delivery responsibilities along with Site service and maintenance responsibilities.
• They are part of a team responsible for creating a positive experience for our customers, delighting them with solutions that exceed their expectations and helping them to make the systems secure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

• Knowledge of Cybersecurity appliances, applications, tools and techniques used in DeltaV / Ovation and in other applications.
• Conversant with DeltaV Networking, DeltaV Virtual Studio, DeltaV Cybersecurity and antivirus solutions.
• Possess sophisticated fixing skills (i.e. diagnosing and resolving computer related issues).
• The ability to work optimally with internal and external customers is crucial.
• Solid understanding of ISA/IEC 62443 and DeltaV Cybersecurity manual
• Language : English written and spoken is required. French Language skills will be added advantage.
• Recognise and accept HSE Roles & Responsibilities as defined in Emerson’s Company Procedures.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• The major responsibilities revolve around project delivery, including the design and implementation of the relevant Cybersecurity technical solutions on projects and customer sites, as well as ongoing site-based maintenance activities once project implementation has concluded.
• Performing vulnerability assessments on customer’s control systems, developing assessment reports and suggesting mitigation/remediation strategies
• They will be then responsible to review these solutions with the customers and implement them on the shop floor for factory acceptance testing and delivery on customer systems at sites around Middle East and predominantly Southern Africa and rest of the Africa.
• Implementing recommended mitigation/remediation strategies & Installation, configuration and tuning of Emerson Cybersecurity solutions
• They will be responsible to select required components, configure those and ensure that the offered solutions meet the specifications and achieve customer acceptance.
• This person is expected to work on current Emerson solutions which include McAfee, Symantec, Acronis and in-house Emerson offerings.
• Develop a positive environment in a Cybersecurity Team for work and professional growth.
• Support Emerson MEA with Sales activities as required.
• Perform base customer support activities as needed, including phone support, field service and remote diagnostics, as well as work with Emerson Field Support Engineers, regional offices and authority resources as needed to resolve issues.
• Continually and proactively increase one’s technical capabilities, growing and establishing higher levels of expertise.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering- Computer Technology or equivalent.
• The position requires minimum of 5 years’ experience in DCS systems and relevant experience towards Cybersecurity will be evaluated.
• This position requires a good understanding of Emerson Distributed Control System requirements and applicable Cybersecurity solutions
• Must have acquired at the least basic qualifications in Networking, CCNA or equivalent.
• Good familiarity with Microsoft Operating Systems and Windows Domains.
• Experience in Virtualization preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in a formal environment.