Security Officer; Operational Technology - m​/f​/x

Security Officer (Operational Technology) - m/f/x

Location(s):
Geertruidenberg, Noord Brabant, NL, 4931 NC Utrecht, UT, NL, 3521 AZ Zwolle, OV, NL, 8041 BL

RWE Windpower NL BV To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area:

IT / Digital

The OT Security Officer will play a pivotal role in safeguarding OPEA and Offshore’s operational technology (OT) environment across renewable energy assets (onshore/offshore wind and photovoltaic sites). This role combines strong governance responsibilities with hands‑on security activities to ensure that OT Security controls are effectively implemented and enforced at operational sites in a pragmatic manner. The Officer will serve as the NIS Responsible Officer contact for regulatory authorities regarding compliance with the NIS Regulations and will oversee alignment with ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62443, NIST, and the company’s OT Information Security Management System (ISMS).

The position requires strong communication and influencing skills to drive compliance and awareness across technical, operational, and business stakeholders across the value chain of Development, Construction & Operations. The role is intended to be Netherlands centric, however you would be expected to lead/support also in other countries as part of a wider Governance, Risk and Compliance team. The role is subjected to either you holding relevant National Security Clearance or being eligible and willing to go through Security Clearance.

• Ensure implementation and enforcement of OT security policies, standards, and controls in all development and construction projects and operational assets. Manage and monitor compliance with ISO 27001, IEC 62443, and NIS Regulations across OT environments.
• Conduct and document periodic compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments of OT systems.
• Act as the primary liaison with Agentschap Telecom (RDI) for all OT security‑related compliance and reporting.
• Represent the company at industry meetings and working groups and stay ahead of the latest developments and innovation in the field.
• Identify, assess, and manage OT security risks, escalating appropriately to management and risk committees.
• Provide assurance to senior stakeholders on OT security posture and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and track OT security KPIs, metrics, and reports for local entity board members and group leadership.

• Support deployment and verification of OT security controls across wind and solar sites (e.g., access controls, network segmentation, monitoring, patch management).
• Conduct technical compliance checks, penetration testing coordination with operational sites, and vulnerability assessments within OT environments. Provide guidance and oversight on incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans for OT.
• Collaborate with IT/OT engineering and operations teams to ensure security by design in new projects and upgrades.

• Act as a trusted advisor and single point of contact for OT security within the designated region of responsibility.
• Communicate OT security risks, compliance status, and incident findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including local board members.
• Influence and guide site personnel, engineers, and management to implement required controls.
• Promote a culture of security awareness and accountability across operational sites.
• The role will require travel and close proximity to operational and engineering stakeholders across the European onshore and offshore fleet. This may require holding or undergoing specific GWO Offshore certifications.

• 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3–5 years in OT/ICS security within critical infrastructure, energy, utilities, or industrial environments.
• A successfully completed degree in computer science, business, or business informatics.
• A strong understanding and experience in working with NIS, NIS2 and CER Directive (2022/2557).
• A significant amount of knowledge in IT & Operational Technologies (OT), including industry standards IEC 62443, NIST SP 800‑82.
• Strong…