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Engineer - OT Security/ Control System

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Reference ID R181195 Updated 06/13/2025
Discipline Engineering
Malaysia
Cyberjaya
N/A

Where you fit

The OT Security Engineer is responsible for safeguarding industrial control systems (ICS) and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. This role involves conducting risk assessments, implementing security measures, responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with Shell and Industrial standards to ensure the secure operation of OT environments.

The OT Security team is newly established within Technical Asset Support (TAS), where the challenge would be to remotely support multiple stakeholders across all Terminals seamlessly.

Technical Asset Support (TAS) is a key enabler for the accelerated delivery of Shell’s Asset Management System and will help us to reach our ultimate potential in Downstream, Integrated Gas and Upstream. TAS provides high quality and cost-competitive technical resources who are not physically present at site yet are an integral part of asset teams delivering value through end-to-end AMS work processes.

What’s the role?

  • Ensure compliance with relevant Industrial and Shell’s policies & standards. (Data privacy/protection, HSSE&SP, DEP, AMS processes & others). Regularly review and update Terminals’ Operating Manual, Procedures and work instructions.
  • Close punch list items post OT Framework implementation activities across all Terminals.
  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
  • Develop Dashboards for all terminals for monthly compliance monitoring.
  • Assist in managing the MOC processes for changes to OT systems, including MOC creation, approvals, implementation, and close-out processes.
  • Execute the annual LOD1 assessments in close collaboration with the Terminal Managers and Terminal OT SFPs.
  • Develop and maintain a System Life Cycle & Obsolescence plan for the Terminals.
  • Provide first line of support for alarm monitoring to detect unusual activities and potential threats.
  • Support Secure PCD related activities.
  • Execute, onboard and maintain the nodes/devices on Solarwinds for all the Shell Terminals.
  • Lead and drive Continuous Improvements initiatives in OT Security deliveries in all Assets.

Role requirement

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation & Control engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
  • At least 7 years experience in the field of Control & Automation in Oil & Gas/Petrochemicals industry or similar environment, in either Maintenance, Engineering or Projects engineering support.
  • Working knowledge of Cybersecurity/PCD integrity management in Oil & Gas Industry.
  • Well versed in ISA/IEC 62243 standards.
  • Sound technical knowledge and working experience Controls & Automation with working experience in control systems (DCS, IPS, local panels etc.), auxiliaries and interfaces systems (e.g. serial link cable, Modbus, Profibus, FF etc.)
  • Sound knowledge in Process Safety fundamentals, with working experience managing risks in an operational environment and/or in projects.

Company Description

Shell Business Operations (SBO) is a chain of operational centers that form an integral part of Royal Dutch Shell. We influence business development for Shell globally, enabling the work of 93,000 employees in over 70 countries across the world.  

SBO Kuala Lumpur is home to 11 different functions that support Shell within the Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Middle East region. Housing more than 2000 employees, SBO Kuala Lumpur is focused on driving excellent corporate performance that enable Shell to operate in a global competitive and ever-changing business environment. 

Shell Business Operations (SBO) Kuala Lumpur is focused on driving excellent corporate performance in Contracting and Procurement, Creative Solutions, Customer Operations, Finance Operations, Human Resource, Information Technology, Legal Operations, Retail Centre of Excellence, Supply Chain, Technical Asset Operation and Upstream Transformation. We enable Shell to operate in a global-competitive and ever-changing business environment. 

An Innovative Place to Work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An Inclusive & Progressive Place to Work 

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.

  • We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply and we’ll take it from there.
  • We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
  • We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • We offer several flexible working arrangements subject to business requirements for our employees to help support work-life balance.

A Rewarding Place to Work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice. Our CARE benefits are mindfully curated to promote Eco Living, overall Wellbeing, Personal Growth and Caring for our loved ones.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.