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We are looking for an Automation Expert (PLC/SCADA Systems) to support the management, maintenance, security and modernization of critical industrial automation systems within a highly critical operational environment.

The role focuses on Operational Technology (OT) systems supporting bridge and lock control installations, including PLCs, SCADA platforms, industrial communication networks and cybersecurity compliance.

The consultant will contribute to the reliability, continuity and security of business-critical infrastructure while supporting ongoing modernization initiatives and cybersecurity improvements.

Your missions:

- Manage Operational Technology (OT) systems used for bridge and lock automation.
- Ensure the maintenance, reliability, and security of critical industrial automation systems.
- Support the ongoing modernization of automation infrastructures.
- Implement and reinforce Cyber Security measures in compliance with NIS and NIS2 requirements.
- Perform updates, upgrades, and patch management of OT assets.
- Modify, optimize, and maintain PLC and SCADA applications.
- Contribute to the operational continuity of critical infrastructure systems.
- Work entirely on-site in a highly regulated industrial environment.

Your activities:

OT Systems Administration & Maintenance

- Administration and maintenance of bridge and lock control systems.
- Management of Operational Technology platforms and associated infrastructure.
- Monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial automation systems.

Cybersecurity

- Implementation of cybersecurity measures aligned with NIS and NIS2 directives.
- Security hardening of OT environments.




- Support compliance initiatives related to critical infrastructure protection.

Lifecycle Management & Patching

- Updating and patching:
- PLC systems
- I/O systems
- Sensors
- Industrial PCs
- SCADA software
- Engineering software
- OPC platforms (Kepware)
- Variable speed drives
- UPS systems
- Variable message traffic boards
- Related automation components

PLC Engineering

- PLC program modifications.
- Hardware configuration management.
- Communication setup and maintenance between PLCs and third-party systems.
- Troubleshooting and optimization of PLC architectures.

SCADA Engineering

- SCADA system configuration and maintenance.
- Development and modification of SCADA applications.
- Setup and maintenance of communications with PLC systems.
- Management of redundant SCADA architectures.

Industrial Networking

- Configuration and management of industrial network infrastructure.
- Network topology implementation and maintenance.
- Support of communication and connectivity between OT systems.

You have the following skills:

Mandatory

Automation & OT Experience

- Demonstrable experience in industrial automation technologies or similar environments.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
- Expert-level understanding of industrial control systems.

Siemens Step 7 Classic

- Minimum 5 years of experience.
- Hardware configuration (HW Config).




- NetPro configuration.
- Communication setup between systems.

Siemens TIA Portal

- Minimum 2 years of experience.
- Hardware system setup.
- Network topology design.
- System interconnections and communications.

Siemens WinCC V7/V8 (minimum version 7.4)

- Minimum 2 years of experience.
- Hardware configuration of redundant systems.
- PLC-to-SCADA communication setup.
- Station Configurator.

Education

- Higher education (Bachelor or Master) or equivalent experience.
- Degree in Electromechanics, Automation, or equivalent proven experience.

Languages

- Fluent Dutch
- Technical English.

Preferred

Siemens Industrial Networking

- Minimum 5 years of experience.
- Configuration of Siemens industrial switches.
- VLAN configuration.

Advanced Siemens Industrial Networking

- Minimum 5 years of experience.
- Siemens industrial firewalls.
- VPN configuration.
- Bridging and routing.
- Secure industrial network architectures.

Advanced Siemens Step 7 Classic

- Minimum 10 years of experience.
- Redundant Siemens S7-400H (FH) PLC systems.
- Advanced communication architectures.
- Redundancy management.

Advanced Siemens WinCC

- WinCC V7/V8 (minimum v7.4).
- Redundant SCADA architectures.
- Advanced PLC integration.
- High-availability configurations.

Work Environment

The assignment is performed within an environment characterized by:

- Critical infrastructure operations.
- Bridge and lock automation systems.
- High-tech industrial automation.
- Strong focus on cybersecurity.
- Service continuity requirements.
- Strict regulatory and compliance constraints.
- Full-time on-site presence.
- High-availability and business-critical operational context.

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