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Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior System and Network Engineer to join the team at our SAGE St Fergus site, The preference would be to be site based full time, however hybrid working arrangements can be agreed.
The Senior Systems and Network Engineer is responsible for the administration, configuration management, lifecycle support, and cyber security assurance of critical Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) within the SAGE environment – Primarily on SAGE’s IACS Purdue Level 3.
The Role:
The role provides specialist technical leadership across industrial networks, historian platforms, interfaces, embedded applications, and cyber security controls, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, compliant, and fit for purpose throughout their lifecycle. The position acts as a key technical interface between operations, projects, IT, vendors, and security stakeholders. This role is Site based at SAGE Gas Terminal, St Fergus, and may on occasion require some out of hours technical support.
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Operated Assets sits with Wood’s Operations EMEA business and is based in Aberdeen. We build long term strategic relationships with clients across each of our 4 sub-service lines: Decommissioning, Operations & Maintenance, Duty Holder and Optimised Energy. We project manage decommissioning scopes and provide skilled people offshore to help our clients get the best out their assets and keep them ahead. We introduce the latest digital and decarb tools Wood has to offer making sure we are continuously driving value for clients and keep making them smarter and faster.
What we can offer
1. Meaningful and interesting projects we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition
2. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
3. Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
4. Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
5. Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
6. Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Qualifications:
Expected:
7. Completed recognised apprenticeship or equivalent certified training program
8. Degree qualified (BSc or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable:
9. Chartership or relevant professional engineer status accredited by a national or industry engineering institution preferred
Knowledge, skills and experience:
The incumbent through working experience must be able to demonstrate a knowledge/understanding of the following:-
Essential:
10. Significant experience in industrial control system network design and OT environments
11. Strong understanding of IEC 62443 Industrial Cyber Security principles
12. Good understanding of IEC 27001/27002 Information Security Management
13. Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, and OPC, including associated security considerations
14. Experience delivering and supporting brownfield automation and control system upgrades or replacement projects
15. Proven ability to write technical specifications and engineering documentation
16. Strong knowledge of engineering practices, methodologies, applicable codes, standards, and lifecycle management
17. Inquisitive, well organised, and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
18. Demonstrable working experience as a Network or System Engineer or equivalent
Desirable:
19. Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CWNP, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity certifications, or GICSP
20. Experience with OT intrusion detection systems
21. Familiarity with safety standards and regulatory requirements applicable to OT environments
22. Understanding of the interaction between physical security and cyber security in industrial systems
23. Experience with modern automation tools, platforms, and engineering software
Personal attributes:
24. Leadership
25. Self-Motivation
26. Organised and methodical in approach to work
27. Maintains high personal integrity when dealing with all aspects of company business
28. Excellent interpersonal skills - being able to work well with supervision, colleagues and Vendors
29. Sound communication skills both written and oral
30. Flexibility
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