Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians – put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and a more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?  We are looking for a Chief Project Engineer (CPE), Cyber Security with the main responsibility of driving OT cyber security compliance and secure project delivery across Wärtsilä's power plant automation and control systems portfolio. The preferred location for this position is Helsinki, Turku, or Vaasa, Finland. We offer the possibility of hybrid work.  Your role and responsibilities   As a Chief Project Engineer (CPE), Cyber Security, you will serve as the lead cyber security authority within project engineering and delivery. You will be responsible for ensuring that OT cyber security requirements are integrated into engineering, project execution, commissioning, and lifecycle support activities. Acting as the interface between technology, engineering, project management, customers, and external stakeholders, you will drive secure and compliant project deliveries across Wärtsilä's global power plant portfolio, ensuring compliance with the current offering as well as longer-term developments towards IEC 62443 certifications.  Responsibilities for the position: <ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Act as Chief Project Engineer on cyber security for our engine power plant automation &amp; control systems for sales, delivery projects, and site support</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Capture and translate global/regional regulations and contract requirements into specifications and actionable items, e.g., translating customer NIS2 obligations into product requirements</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Support cyber compliance and market competitiveness of the engine power plant automation &amp; control systems</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Support technical sales, legal, and engineering teams in validating project-related cyber security requirements</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Act as cyber security expert, supporting our sales, technical sales support, and project delivery functions in internal and customer discussions</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Align with Technology on product security and product compliance</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Participate in incident response management for delivery projects</li></ul>  Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have: <ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Strong understanding of OT cyber security, critical infrastructure environments, and product security requirements</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Experience with cyber security standards, regulations, and compliance frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIS2, NERC CIP, EU CRA, SOC2, and related industry requirements</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Experience in product security, vulnerability management, and cyber security within industrial, energy, or critical infrastructure environments</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Ability to lead and support cyber security and IT/OT-related activities throughout the project lifecycle, including customer engagement, technical negotiations, and project delivery</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Experience in developing cyber security practices, IT/OT network concepts, tools, templates, and ways of working</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Fluent written and spoken English; additional language skills, such as Spanish, are considered an advantage</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Relevant cyber security certifications are considered a benefit</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% of the time</li></ul>  Why you and us?     We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have the courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe that by being your own true self, you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.  Contact &amp; next steps We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our Careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. For further questions, please reach out to Anders Paavola, General Manager, Electrical Engineering, at +358 40 549 1253 regarding this position (only for questions from direct job applicants; applications via email will not be recorded or responded to).  Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!  Last application date: 15/11/2026  At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Chief Project Engineer, Cyber Security

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians – put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and a more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?  We are looking for a Chief Project Engineer (CPE), Cyber Security with the main responsibility of driving OT cyber security compliance and secure project delivery across Wärtsilä's power plant automation and control systems portfolio. The preferred location for this position is Helsinki, Turku, or Vaasa, Finland. We offer the possibility of hybrid work.  Your role and responsibilities   As a Chief Project Engineer (CPE), Cyber Security, you will serve as the lead cyber security authority within project engineering and delivery. You will be responsible for ensuring that OT cyber security requirements are integrated into engineering, project execution, commissioning, and lifecycle support activities. Acting as the interface between technology, engineering, project management, customers, and external stakeholders, you will drive secure and compliant project deliveries across Wärtsilä's global power plant portfolio, ensuring compliance with the current offering as well as longer-term developments towards IEC 62443 certifications.  Responsibilities for the position: <ul><li>Act as Chief Project Engineer on cyber security for our engine power plant automation &amp; control systems for sales, delivery projects, and site support</li><li>Capture and translate global/regional regulations and contract requirements into specifications and actionable items, e.g., translating customer NIS2 obligations into product requirements</li><li>Support cyber compliance and market competitiveness of the engine power plant automation &amp; control systems</li><li>Support technical sales, legal, and engineering teams in validating project-related cyber security requirements</li><li>Act as cyber security expert, supporting our sales, technical sales support, and project delivery functions in internal and customer discussions</li><li>Align with Technology on product security and product compliance</li><li>Participate in incident response management for delivery projects</li></ul>  Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have: <ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field</li><li>Strong understanding of OT cyber security, critical infrastructure environments, and product security requirements</li><li>Experience with cyber security standards, regulations, and compliance frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIS2, NERC CIP, EU CRA, SOC2, and related industry requirements</li><li>Experience in product security, vulnerability management, and cyber security within industrial, energy, or critical infrastructure environments</li><li>Ability to lead and support cyber security and IT/OT-related activities throughout the project lifecycle, including customer engagement, technical negotiations, and project delivery</li><li>Experience in developing cyber security practices, IT/OT network concepts, tools, templates, and ways of working</li><li>Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams</li><li>Fluent written and spoken English; additional language skills, such as Spanish, are considered an advantage</li><li>Relevant cyber security certifications are considered a benefit</li><li>Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% of the time</li></ul>  Why you and us?     We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have the courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe that by being your own true self, you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.  Contact &amp; next steps We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our Careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. For further questions, please reach out to Anders Paavola, General Manager, Electrical Engineering, at +358 40 549 1253 regarding this position (only for questions from direct job applicants; applications via email will not be recorded or responded to).  Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!  Last application date: 15/11/2026  At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

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