Cyber OT & Marine Security Engineer | EU Blue Card Holder | 7+ Years Experience

Santiago Alvarez

Professional Summary

Cyber OT engineer with 7+ years specializing in marine and industrial control system security. Expert in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and network hardening for shipboard systems. Proven track record aligning with IEC 62443 and IMO cyber risk frameworks. EU Blue Card holder ready for immediate relocation to Italy.

Work Experience

Cyber OT Engineer (Marine Division) at Southern Cross Marine Security

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Performed OT vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on LNG carriers and offshore supply vessels for South American and European clients. Implemented security hardening strategies for propulsion and auxiliary systems, reducing cyber risk exposure by 40%. Assisted ship operators in aligning onboard systems with IMO cyber risk management guidelines. Conducted incident response simulations and trained crews on cybersecurity best practices. Supported compliance audits for European classification societies, providing detailed risk and mitigation reports.

Marine Systems Engineer (Cybersecurity Focus) at Atlantic Shipyard Technologies

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Supported secure design and integration of shipboard control systems for fishing trawlers and offshore service vessels. Configured encrypted communications and segmented OT networks to isolate mission-critical subsystems. Delivered technical documentation and assisted with commissioning of cyber-compliant marine systems.

Education

Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity Engineering

University of Buenos Aires

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Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering

National Technological University (UTN)

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Skills

Technical Skills

  • Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
  • Network Hardening
  • Cryptographic Algorithms (AES, SHA, CBC, ECB)
  • Python, C/C++, Java Scripting
  • OT/IT Security for Marine and Offshore Systems
  • Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS)
  • Endpoint Security (EDR/XDR)
  • Compliance: IMO 2021 Cyber Guidelines, IEC 62443, NIST CSF

Soft Skills

  • Technical Documentation
  • Security Audits
  • Incident Response
  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • Training and Development

Certifications

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Offensive Security

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

EC-Council

ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert

ISA

STCW Basic Safety Training (Maritime)

Maritime Authority

Score
85/100
Certifications
90/100
Skills
87/100
Projects
0/100
Profile
88/100
Header
90/100
Education
80/100
Work Experience
85/100
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Strong domain expertise in Cyber OT and marine security with 7+ years experience.
Proven impact with quantifiable achievements like reducing cyber risk by 40%.
Relevant and current certifications including OSCP and IEC 62443 Expert.
Multilingual capabilities with native Spanish, fluent English, and conversational Italian.

Certifications

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Skills

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Profile

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Header

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Education

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Work Experience

85%
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