Plant Security Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Cyber Security & Connectivity Platform
Are you up-to-date with the latest tech and security trends, and can you detect the potential threats before they become real? Do you enjoy creating and implementing modern, secure, and maintainable OT solutions? And do you think you can create value for Vestas and our customers with your future solutions?
Cyber Security is the part of Vestas Power Solutions that designs and delivers modern, secure, and maintainable OT solutions. We aim to create value for Vestas and our customers with future solutions using the latest technology and security trends to detect potential threats before they become real.
Responsibilities
As a Plant Security Engineer, you will support the team working on our products and solutions that are being deployed to coordinate the cybersecurity tasks across a diverse suite of ICS components. Your focus will be:
- Implementing, handling, monitoring, and upgrading security measures for the protection of the OT devices in the WPP
- Fixing security and network problems
- Responding to all system or network security breaches
- Ensuring that the OT data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls
- Participating in the change management process
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
- Knowledge about computer forensics analysis, ethical hacking, security testing, etc.
- Great awareness of cybersecurity trends
- Experience with Python/Bash/PowerShell or other scripting languages/tools
- Technical documentation (English)
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Competencies
- You have an innovative and creative work approach
- Ability to work freely as well as being part of a team
- Solid attention to detail with an investigative mind and great problem-solving skills
- Experience working in changing team environments and proficiency to work in a growing, innovative, interdisciplinary team of experts
What We Offer
We offer you an exciting possibility to attain responsibility for the network behind core products, which are business critical to both our customers and to Vestas. You will have many interested and inclusive parties across a large, truly global organization, and you will have great opportunities for cross-disciplinary work and personal development. The work environment is result-oriented, at a high professional level, and with a good technical commitment.
Additional information
This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal, and requires up to 15 days of travel per year. Applicants must be authorized to work in Portugal. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.
Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.
Our commitment to a fair hiring
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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.
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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