Cybersecurity Engineer (OT & Business Continuity)
About the assignment
A leading organisation in transport & logistics is strengthening its cybersecurity posture across critical port infrastructure. You work in a high-stakes environment where operational continuity and resilience are non-negotiable—especially for vital OT systems serving international supply chains.
Your mission: bridge strategic security policy and hands-on technical implementation. You'll secure mission-critical systems, advise on feasibility, and ensure the right balance between security, availability, and manageability. You'll support system administrators, drive security automation, and contribute to Business Continuity Management exercises.
Your responsibilities
- Translate security policy into concrete project implementations alongside the Chief Security Officer
- Design and implement security controls using security-by-design principles across infrastructure projects
- Advise proactively when proposed security measures conflict with operational or technical constraints
- Coordinate penetration tests and execute vulnerability scans and technical risk analyses
- Support administrators in deploying system monitoring for rapid incident detection and response
- Create security work instructions and guide teams on secure operating practices
- Automate security processes and acceptance testing where possible
- Contribute to Business Continuity Management planning and exercise execution
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- Minimum 4 years in a similar cybersecurity engineering or infrastructure security role
- Proven expertise securing networks: routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems
- Strong Linux knowledge; scripting experience (Bash, Python) required
- Understanding of OT operations and critical infrastructure protection
- Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
- Willing to undergo additional security vetting
Nice-to-haves
- Background in Information Security or IT Engineering
- Experience with OT monitoring, SCADA systems, or industrial network management
- Knowledge of ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIS2, or CIS Benchmarks
- Hardware and sensor technology expertise in OT environments
What we offer
- Protect critical national infrastructure with real-world impact
- Work on high-stakes projects balancing security, availability, and operational continuity
- Collaborate with experienced security leadership and infrastructure teams
- Influence security architecture at strategic level
- 24 hours per week; contract from May 2026 through December 2026 (extension possible)
- Personal guidance from a dedicated MVPeople consultant who knows your niche
The process
Introduction
Phone call with your MVPeople consultant (within 24 hours)
Match & Brief
We discuss the assignment in detail and prepare you
Client meeting
Introduction to the client
Start
Contracting and onboarding
Details
Type
Consultancy
Location
Rotterdam, ZH
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Medior
Industry
transport
Posted
2 April 2026
Contact
MVPeople Group
jobs@mvpeoplegroup.com