2,136,837open jobs
136,440companies
254,728added this week
Browse all
Location
In office (Cape Town)
Employment
Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.

Overview
Company
Impact
Profile match

Why this role matters

  • As the SCADA and Cybersecurity Engineer you will focus on Cybersecurity compliance and governance in accordance with the project requirements, IEC and lenders requirements for projects in structuring and execution.
  • You will conduct and document vendor risk assessments in accordance with the project requirements, supply agreements and manage deviations while maintaining the integrity of the project.
  • In addition, Supporting the project teams on all tasks related to the design, development and implementation of the OT network and SCADA software solution

What you'll be doing

In this role you will:

  • Identify, review and establish the Cybersecurity requirement for the project and associated vendors
  • Review SCADA and vendors designs to ensure compliance with IEC and the project requirements for Cybersecurity
  • Conduct vendor risk assessments in accordance with the project requirements, manage deviations while maintaining the integrity of the project
  • Specify the minimum requirements and specifications related to the SCADA system and communication network
  • Conduct due diligence investigations on relevant suppliers to ensure risks and opportunities are identified from a Cybersecurity perspective
  • Support Execution Team with planning and alignment of technical aspects of the project related the SCADA and Cybersecurity
  • Ensure all agreed Cybersecurity requirements are implemented during execution.
  • Review design change request or proposals in the event of deviations.
  • Witness with activities related to CFAT and CSAT.
  • Ensure the SCADA software and communication network is functional and aligned with the design and equipment numbering schemes
  • Support in project close out phase towards TTO by resolving SCADA & Cybersecurity related matters

Your work will support real decisions, real assets, and real operational outcomes

What you’ll gain

  • Hands-on involvement in medium- to large-scale renewable energy construction projects.
  • Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one
  • Hands-on experience in a role where the challenge is energising, fast-moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing

What you’ll bring

Experience and qualifications

  • B. Eng in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience in ICS, OT and critical infrastructure with a practical understanding of Cybersecurity principals
  • Relevant certification, for example CCNA, GICSP is beneficial
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, requirements, and applicable standards/regulations for renewable energy projects, including IEC 62443/NIS2, and related OT cybersecurity frameworks
  • Experience with industrial control systems (including design, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting and technical support)
  • Experience with Communication Networks (LAN/WAN, routing, VPNs, firewalls, managed switches and network segmentation)
  • Experience with SCADA systems and practical knowledge of industrial communication protocols (such as Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3)
Free account
Stop reading job ads. Get the ones that fit.
One free account turns this page into a shortlist built around your stack, your level and your pay.
Match on every job. Stack, seniority, pay and location, scored against your profile.
2,136,837 open roles. Read straight off company career pages, refreshed every day.
Unlimited applications. Every one you send is tracked in one place, on-site or on a company board.
3 tailored CVs a month. Rewritten for the exact job you are applying to. Included free.
Create a free account Continue with Google
Free forever. No card. Under a minute.

Your match

How well do you fit this role?
Two answers are enough for a real match. No account needed.
Check my fit
Answers stay in this browser until you create an account.

Recommended for you based on this role

Industrial Engineering
Similar stack
Same company
Cape Town
In office · Full-Time · South Africa
Analytics
Microsoft Excel
Apply
In office · Full-Time · South Africa
Apply
In office · Full-Time · South Africa
Apply
In office · Full-Time · Durban
Design
AutoCAD
Management
Agile
Apply
Site Engineering Lead 27 days ago
In office · Full-Time · South Africa
Apply
Apply
In office · Full-Time · Cape Town
Apply
In office · Full-Time · Cape Town
Management
Confluence
Jira
Agile
Scrum
ITIL
Apply
In office · Full-Time · Cape Town
Apply
In office · Full-Time · Cape Town
Apply
See all jobs
This is one of many
2,136,837 more open roles from verified company boards, updated every day.