CyberSecurity Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to support regional Cyber Security operations and initiatives, with a strong focus on infrastructure security and Operational Technology (OT) within a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will act as the regional focal point for the Global Cyber Security team, ensuring the effective implementation of corporate security policies, standards, controls and initiatives. The role will also be responsible for managing and securing OT systems, coordinating with IT, Cyber Security, Production, Maintenance and Quality teams to ensure operational efficiency, system reliability and compliance with applicable security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regional Cyber Security Management

• Act as the regional focal point and coordinate with the Global Cyber Security team on security initiatives and projects.

• Manage and administer end-to-end IT infrastructure security platforms.

• Implement global Cyber Security initiatives, methodologies, policies and controls across the assigned region.

• Develop, maintain and communicate Cyber Security policies, procedures and process documentation.

• Lead Cyber Security activities to achieve compliance with corporate security standards and regulatory requirements.

• Support internal and external audits, including audit preparation, findings management and remediation activities.

2. Operational Technology (OT) Security Management

• Manage and maintain OT systems and infrastructure within the manufacturing environment.

• Maintain OT system asset registers and inventory.

• Coordinate and implement access management controls for OT systems.

• Manage regular system updates, security patches and anti-virus updates.

• Perform and oversee OT system backup and recovery activities in accordance with manufacturing plant backup policies.

• Coordinate and monitor OT system change management requests.

• Work closely with the Corporate Cyber Security team to implement critical security updates and vulnerability remediation.

• Coordinate incident response activities, investigate OT-related security incidents and recommend corrective and preventive measures.

• Coordinate and implement Business Continuity Plan (BCP) exercises and related activities.

• Implement and maintain OT network security in accordance with corporate Cyber Security requirements.

3. Security Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Assess OT system compliance with internal policies, industry standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Support internal security audits and ensure timely closure of identified gaps.

• Recommend and implement security best practices to strengthen OT security and compliance.

• Identify potential security risks and propose appropriate mitigation measures.

• Ensure seamless integration of technology and manufacturing equipment, with a focus on operational efficiency, system availability and safety.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with IT, Cyber Security, Production, Maintenance and Quality teams to support manufacturing operations.

• Coordinate with regional and global stakeholders on security requirements, system enhancements and operational improvements.

• Provide technical guidance and support on OT security-related matters.

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Cyber Security, IT Infrastructure or OT Security.

• Experience in managing and securing Operational Technology (OT) systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Good understanding of IT and OT infrastructure, networks, system administration and security architecture.

• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management, security patching, anti-virus management, access controls and system backup and recovery.

• Knowledge of Cyber Security policies, risk management, audit processes and regulatory compliance.

• Experience in security incident investigation, incident response and remediation.

• Familiarity with OT network security, industrial control systems and manufacturing environments.

• Good understanding of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and disaster recovery practices.

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with regional and global teams.

• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a regional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant Cyber Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent.

• Knowledge of industrial Cyber Security standards and frameworks such as IEC 62443 and NIST.

• Experience supporting manufacturing OT environments and industrial control systems.

Skills

Operational Technology Security Design, Process Compliance audits, Information Security Policies, International Security, External Audit, Industrial control systems, IT Infrastructure, Cyber Risk, Computer Science, Backup & Recovery, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity Planning, Cyber Security Management, Operational Design, Security Incident Response, Security Platform