Cybersecurity OT

About the Company

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acireale (Italy), BaxEnergy is a high-tech global company offering software and solutions for renewable energy . It provides end-to-end digital solutions for asset performance management, grid control, and cybersecurity, supporting energy companies and industrial operators worldwide. Through innovation, BaxEnergy enables decarbonization and advances the global transition toward a smarter, more sustainable energy future.

We Are Hiring: OT Cybersecurity / Hardening Engineer

Role Mission

Ensure that CPPC Tiers developments maintain a strong and compliant OT cybersecurity architecture, aligned with IEC 62443 standards, safeguarding real-time control environments operating under strict grid-code requirements.

Acireale or Rome, Italy

Full remote (only freelance consultancy agreements)

Employee Salary Range (Gross Annual Salary, RAL): € 60,000.00 - 80,000.00

Contractor Compensation Range (Annualized): € 70,000.00 - 90,000.00

Key Responsibilities

• Review control system architecture changes and communication flows
• Define and implement system hardening strategies (OS, network, services, access control)
• Support secure boot, backup and recovery mechanisms
• Ensure segregation between IT and OT domains
• Assist in cybersecurity audits and compliance activities
• Contribute to risk assessments and threat modeling for industrial environments
• Collaborate with Control, Integration and QA teams to embed security-by-design principles

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in OT cybersecurity frameworks ( IEC 62443 mandatory )
• Experience securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
• System hardening experience on industrial controllers / RT environments
• Understanding of power plant control architectures (PPC, BESS, microgrids) is a strong plus

We consider both permanent employment and freelance consultancy agreements, depending on the candidate’s profile and project needs. The contract type and compensation package will be commensurate with the candidate’s actual experience, seniority, and skills.

The selection process is based exclusively on skills, experience, and professional potential. We ensure equal opportunities and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, origin, orientation, disability, beliefs, or any other personal characteristic. We promote an inclusive, respectful work environment focused on valuing people.

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