OT Central Engineer

h3OT Central Engineer (SCADA) – Brussels /h3 pbLocation: /b Brussels region (hybrid)
· bContract: /b permanent, full-time /p pOur client is a major international energy infrastructure group headquartered in Brussels, operating high-pressure gas transmission, storage and LNG terminal assets across Belgium. It is investing heavily in the infrastructure of tomorrow: hydrogen, biomethane and CO₂ networks for a carbon-neutral future. /p pWithin its Real-time department, our client is looking for an bOT Central Engineer /b to strengthen the team that designs, secures and evolves the central SCADA systems controlling its gas network. /p h3The role /h3 pThe central OT environment is the nerve centre of the gas network. From a central location, it supervises, controls and secures pressure-reduction stations across Belgium and major installations such as an LNG terminal, in close interaction with the dispatching team. /p pThis is an engineering role, not a field or maintenance position. You will contribute to the architecture, reliability and evolution of these systems, with a strong focus on cybersecurity and OT governance. Your work directly supports the continuity of a critical network and the safety of people. /p h3Key responsibilities /h3 ul liEnsure the availability, performance and lifecycle management of the central SCADA and OT systems (servers, central networks, monitoring platforms). /li liContribute to the design and architecture of system evolutions, upgrades and new OT solutions. /li liPrepare and implement changes with rigour, following strict operational procedures. /li liInvestigate and resolve incidents and problems, and drive root-cause analysis. /li liStrengthen OT cybersecurity and governance, in line with frameworks such as IEC 62443 and NIS2. /li liCoordinate with vendors, integrators and internal stakeholders, including the dispatching team. /li liTake part in strategic OT projects and continuous-improvement initiatives. /li /ul h3Your profile /h3 h3Essential /h3 ul liMaster's degree in engineering (industrial or civil engineer), IT, automation or industrial electronics. /li liAt least 2 years of experience with SCADA systems; 3 to 5 years is ideal. /li liExperience in a critical environment (energy, utilities, water, rail, chemicals, pharma or similar), where reliability, availability and strict procedures are non‑negotiable. /li liSolid knowledge of Linux and Windows server environments and of databases (SQL, Oracle). /li liGood understanding of IT/OT environments, industrial networks and OT cybersecurity. /li liFluent in French or Dutch, with a good working knowledge of English. /li /ul h3Assets /h3 ul liExperience in the energy or utilities sector. /li liKnowledge of OT security frameworks (IEC 62443, NIS2). /li liFamiliarity with RTU/PLC, OPC, Modbus, CIP, ICCP/TASE.2 and historian systems. /li liScripting skills. /li /ul pYou are analytical, well organised and comfortable working with many stakeholders. You understand the operational impact of every change you make. /p h3What's on offer /h3 ul liA key engineering role on systems that matter, in a company leading the energy transition (hydrogen, biomethane, CO₂). /li liA structured team led by a people-oriented manager, with real room to grow your OT and cybersecurity expertise. /li liA very attractive salary package with extensive extra-legal benefits, including bonus, company car, generous holidays, pension plan and family hospitalisation insurance. /li liHybrid working from the Brussels region. /li /ul