Introduction

Marine Automation Technician (OT / Cybersecurity Support)

Location: Remote (U.S.) with up to 75-80% travel (vessels & port facilities)

Duration: 12-month contract (40 hrs/week)

Start Date: June 2026

What are you going to do 

Overview

We are seeking a Marine Automation Technician to support a United States Coast Guard (USCG) cybersecurity compliance initiative. This role focuses on operational technology (OT) asset data collection, system documentation, and inventory management across vessel and shoreside environments.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial control systems, OT networking, and cybersecurity fundamentals, with a focus on compliance, documentation accuracy, and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

  • Identify, validate, and document OT assets across vessels and regulated facilities
  • Work with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems to understand system roles and connectivity
  • Interpret and document OT architectures, including controllers, networks, and field devices
  • Analyze and work with industrial communication protocols (modern and legacy)
  • Apply OT cybersecurity principles, including:
  • VLAN segmentation and network design
  • SSL/TLS certificates and secure communication
  • Role-based access control and least privilege
  • Read and interpret:
  • P&IDs
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Network diagrams
  • Maintain awareness of IT/OT integration, networks, and server infrastructure
  • Produce clear technical documentation for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Project & Delivery Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders
  • Follow safety standards, compliance requirements, and site procedures
  • Identify risks, scope changes, and data gaps early
  • Deliver tasks accurately, on time, and within scope
  • Support multiple concurrent projects
  • Contribute to improving OT documentation standards and inventory processes

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Industrial and maritime environments
  • Loud, dusty, or variable temperature settings
  • Ability to:
  • Work in confined spaces
  • Climb ladders and work at heights
  • Stand and move for extended periods
  • Must follow PPE and safety protocols
  • Comfortable working around energized equipment and machinery

Travel Requirements

  • Up to 75-80% travel across vessels and port facilities
  • Remote when not traveling

Additional Requirements

  • Must hold or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 60 days
  • Willingness to work onboard vessels and in industrial environments

Essential skills and knowledge

Qualifications

Required Experience

  • 7-10 years of experience as a:
  • Marine Automation Technician
  • Controls Engineer
  • OR similar role in industrial, maritime, or critical infrastructure environments
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • Industrial control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA)
  • OT networks and infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with compliance or regulatory frameworks (e.g., USCG, NERC, ISA/IEC 62443)
  • Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles
  • Experience working in distributed or remote environments (vessels or field operations)
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy

Top Skills

  1. OT / Industrial Control Systems expertise (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, networking)
  2. Asset discovery, validation, and technical documentation
  3. OT cybersecurity and compliance-focused data collection

Closing: 25 July 2026

Apply Now

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

your-application-process[1]

Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!