Cyber Security Specialist

Are you on the lookout for your next big career move?Service > Global Service Operations > Plant, Cyber & Digital Operations The Plant, Cyber & Digital Operations department is responsible for designing, securing, and continuously improving plant operations that support reliable and compliant OT services across regions.It defines the governance for service delivery, ensuring services are secure by design, aligned with industry standards (e.G., IEC, ITIL), and operationally ready.Through close collaboration with engineering, digital, commercial, and plant stakeholders, OT Operations enables resilient operations, manages risk and change, leverages data?driven performance insights, and supports automation and continuous improvement.Responsibilities Security by Design for OT Services: Embed cybersecurity requirements, controls, and architectures into the design and evolution of OT services, ensuring they are secure, resilient, and fit for safe plant operations across their full lifecycle Standards, Compliance & Governance: Ensure OT services comply with applicable cybersecurity standards, policies, and regulatory requirements, and support audits, risk reviews, and exception handling as required Design Validation & Transition Support: Validate that required security controls are implemented and tested prior to go?live, and support service readiness reviews, remediation activities, and secure handover into operations Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory: Work closely with Service Design Owners, Service Design Leads, architects, engineering teams, SOC/ROC, and plant stakeholders to balance security, operability, cost, and performance Lifecycle & Continuous Improvement: Provide input to lifecycle planning, including technology refresh, vulnerability remediation, and decommissioning of insecure components, contributing to continuous security improvement of OT services Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Automation, Engineering, or a related field Experience: 3+ years of cybersecurity experience, with a primary focus on Operational Technology / Industrial Control Systems (ICS).Demonstrated experience integrating cybersecurity into system or service design rather than only operational monitoring CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications Technical Background: Solid understanding of industrial networks, control systems (SCADA), and their interaction with IT systems Familiarity with SOC processes and incident response in OT environments Competencies OT Cybersecurity Skills: Deep understanding of OT threat landscapes, safety?critical environments, and availability?driven risk trade?offs Risk?Based Decision Making: Ability to assess and communicate risk in business and operational terms, enabling informed governance decisions Service & Systems Thinking: Practical capability to think in terms of end-to-end services, lifecycles, dependencies, and operational readiness Standards & Framework Application: Practical application of IEC, ISO /2, and enterprise security policies within real?world plant constraints Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and resolve design trade-offs constructively Communication Skills: Clear, structured communication with both technical experts and non?technical stakeholders, including plant and business leaders Continuous Improvement Mindset: Focused approach to improving security posture through lessons learned, new technologies, and evolving best practices What we offer We offer an exciting job in an international environment.You’ll be working in a fast-growing team that is playing a central role in growth across the wind energy sector.We put emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills.In return, we expect you to contribute consistently to achieving results.Additional Information This is a hybrid position based in Madrid, Spain or Lisbon, Portugal; and requires up to daysof travel per year.Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success.We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion.As our CEO states, “Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry”.Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

technology refresh, vulnerability remediation, and decommissioning of insecure components, contributing to continuous security improvement of OT services Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Automation, Engineering, or a related field Experience: 3+ years of cybersecurity experience, with a primary focus on Operational Technology / Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Demonstrated experience integrating cybersecurity into system or service design rather than only operational monitoring CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications Technical Background: Solid understanding of industrial networks, control systems (SCADA), and their interaction with IT systems Familiarity with SOC processes and incident response in OT environments Competencies OT Cybersecurity Skills: Deep understanding of OT threat landscapes, safety?critical environments, and availability?driven risk trade?offs Risk?Based Decision Making: Ability to assess and communicate risk in business and operational terms, enabling informed governance decisions Service & Systems Thinking: Practical capability to think in terms of end-to-end services, lifecycles, dependencies, and operational readiness Standards & Framework Application: Practical application of IEC, ISO /2, and enterprise security policies within real?world plant constraints Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and resolve design trade-offs constructively Communication Skills: Clear, structured communication with both technical experts and non?technical stakeholders, including plant and business leaders Continuous Improvement Mindset: Focused approach to improving security posture through lessons learned, new technologies, and evolving best practices What we offer We offer an exciting job in an international environment.

You’ll be working in a fast-growing team that is playing a central role in growth across the wind energy sector. We put emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to contribute consistently to achieving results. Additional Information This is a hybrid position based in Madrid, Spain or Lisbon, Portugal; and requires up to daysof travel per year. Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time. DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, “Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry”. Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.