DEME Group · Standplaats: Breda · 10 december 2025
IoT Network & Cybersecurity Engineer
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Summary
You will help safeguard and optimize DEME's operational networks, specifically related to our vessels. That means designing, securing and troubleshooting the critical systems that make our pioneering projects possible.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance and security of our industrial communication and OT infrastructure. As part of a multidisciplinary, hands-on team bridging engineering, IT and operations you help to safeguard critical systems through professional network administration, robust routing & switching, and industrial cyber-security practices.
If you thrive on solving complex networking challenges, safeguarding critical systems and exploring new technologies, this role offers an exciting next step in your career journey.
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Design, deploy and maintain network infrastructure across vessels and industrial operations, including routing , switching , VLANs and firewalls .
Troubleshoot connectivity issues and resolve networking challenges that impact operational systems and critical equipment.
Strengthen DEME's industrial cybersecurity by performing risk assessments, implementing hardening techniques, managing secure remote access and monitoring for vulnerabilities.
Support and optimize communication between OT/industrial systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA/DA, …).
Use scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash…) to streamline network configurations, monitoring and maintenance tasks.
Document network and cybersecurity architectures, configurations and updates with accuracy and clarity.
Travel occasionally (20%) to vessels and project locations to support onsite infrastructures and see your work and impact come to life.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, ICT, Industrial Automation, Electronics, Electromechanics or equivalent experience.
At least 3-5 years of experience in networking , cybersecurity , industrial automation or OT systems.
Strong knowledge of routing , switching , firewalls , network segmentation and secure connectivity.
Familiarity with OT/industrial protocols and systems (PLC/SCADA, Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP…).
Understanding of security standards such as IEC 62443 or NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Scripting or automation skills to support network or security tasks.
A collaborative mindset, the confidence to challenge yourself and the drive to deliver high-quality results.
A collaborative and supportive environment with internal experts across disciplines.
The opportunity to work on innovative, large-scale marine and offshore projects.
Career development in a global company that values initiative and expertise.
A competitive compensation package with benefits tailored to your needs.
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Where Next? Time to sign your contract and embark on your DEME journey!
As central point of contact you will establish strong relationships with (potential) clients during the whole process. You will lead and manage a tender team through application of our tender and acquisition processes; you will motivate and empower your tender team members from the various DEME Offshore specialists support departments, such as Engineering, Legal, Insurance, Finance, Project Controls. Through facilitating excellent team communication and efficiency, you will support ownership and maximize innovation, targeting a high-quality tender submission and contract. Finally, you and the tender sponsor will take the lead in tender clarifications and negotiations with clients after the submission of the tenders.
This position is based at our DEME Offshore Office in Breda, The Netherlands.
DEME is a global solutions provider in a challenging and rapidly changing world and a world leader in the highly specialized fields of dredging and land reclamation, solutions for the offshore energy market, environmental and infra marine works.