Field Service Engineer – Cybersecurity, Cheonan

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Matched to Computer systems and software professionals

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What you'd do

Plan and execute medium to high complexity service work per customer orders.
Communicate service timelines and expectations to customers,building retention through superior experience.
Identify new service business opportunities with customers and other ABB teams.

What they want

At least two years in DCS/PLC security,cybersecurity,or industrial automation security roles.
Solid knowledge of DCS security platforms and hands-on WSUS,NAC,NAS,SIEM,firewall/UTM experience.
Working knowledge of IEC 62443 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework standards.

Nice to have

Prior network and security design experience in power plants,particularly KDHC projects.

Seoulstart's read

Visa tier (likely): F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6 holders welcome
Korean language: Business-level Korean required
English friendliness: Medium: English JD, mixed-language workplace
Context: Cheonan onsite role at a foreign-invested automation firm; expect frequent domestic site travel and Korean-language fieldwork.

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Original posting from ABB

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to

Engineering Manager - Power & Water (부장)

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work of medium to high complexity as per work instructions and ABB guidelines. Each day, you will deliver excellent customer service to satisfy customers. You will also showcase your expertise by working with customer to identify opportunities in the installed base, to improve system performance and operational performance.

The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-onsite

This role is contributing to the Energy Industries division within Automation Business, focusing on the cybersecurity solutions for Distributed Control System (DCS) environments based in Cheonan, South Korea.

You will design and implementDesign and implement integrated cybersecurity solutions for Distributed Control System (DCS) environments with medium to high complexity.

The role involves architecting and deploying comprehensive security systems utilizing technologies such as WSUS, NAC, NAS, SIEM, FIREWALL/UTM, and patch management technologies to protect critical industrial infrastructure.

You will be mainly accountable for

Contributing to customer satisfaction by planning and executing service work as per customer order and expectations.
Ensuring customer retention by delivering superior customer experience and effectively communicating service work timeline and expectations.
Taking actions to identify new service business opportunities for ABB, in close cooperation with customer and other ABB teams.
Coaching technicians and engineers and supervising complex site activities.
Designing and specifying integrated DCS cybersecurity solutions, including security architecture, frameworks, and technology selection aligned with standards such as IEC 62443 and NIST.
Implementing and integrating cybersecurity systems (e.g., WSUS, NAC, NAS, SIEM, firewall/UTM), including system hardening, secure configuration, and HMI upgrades.
Managing patching strategies and secure access in OT environments, ensuring system availability while supporting vulnerability management and threat detection activities.
Supporting end-to-end deployment, testing, and commissioning of security solutions, and preparing technical documentation and design artifacts.

Qualifications for the role

• Minimum 2 years of experience in DCS/PLC security engineering, cybersecurity, or related industrial automation security roles • Solid knowledge of DCS security platforms and hands-on experience with WSUS, NAC, NAS, SIEM, FIREWALL /UTM, and network security technologies • Strong background in industrial cybersecurity standards: IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, prefer the experience of network and security design across power plants, KDHC. • Proven experience in system integration, threat assessment, security architecture design, vendor management, and DCS/PLC security hardening • Practical skills in network security, access control, encryption, vulnerability management, and incident response • Business-level proficiency in English (verbal and written) and fluency in Korean • Willingness to travel frequently to domestic sites (over 60%). More about us

ABB Energy Industries drives growth for customers while supporting safe, efficient and profitable operations with strong global execution capacity, extensive service footprint, and innovative digital leadership. Our DCS security solutions protect critical infrastructure and enable secure digital transformation. We look forward to receiving your application. Discover more about ABB at www.abb.com

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