Sr Systems Engineer; OT & Security m​/f​/d

Job Summary

The Sr. Systems Engineer will lead the design, integration, and implementation of complex systems supporting new ship builds, ensuring compliance with international regulations and cybersecurity standards. This role combines governance and compliance responsibilities with advanced systems engineering expertise, while maintaining coordination for penetration testing and security assessments.

This position is on-site in Papenburg, Germany.

• Design and implement shipboard Operational Technology (OT) systems architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Oversee system configuration, integration, and performance optimization across multiple platforms.
• Develop and maintain lifecycle management processes for critical systems supporting new builds.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to validate technical specifications and ensure alignment with project objectives.

• Ensure adherence to E26 and E27 classification society regulations for new ship builds.
• Establish and maintain processes for monitoring, detection, and response in compliance with international standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison between shipyard vendors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders for compliance matters.

• Coordinate penetration testing activities, including scheduling, interpreting test results, and driving remediation plans.
• Partner with GIS and security teams to manage vulnerability assessments and implement security configurations for OT systems.
• Contribute to the development of security architectures and risk mitigation strategies for shipboard technologies.

• Act as the central point of contact for coordination between Shipyard, Vendors, GIS, and Technology teams.
• Support project planning and execution, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.

• Extensive experience in systems architecture, integration, and performance optimization.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, penetration testing methodologies, and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with shipbuilding processes and OT technologies is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business;

the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments:
Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Imagineering (Germany) GmbH , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.