OT Security Trainee

Job Description Summary

Support the protection of global manufacturing environments by assisting with Operational Technology security assessments, security architecture reviews and cybersecurity improvement initiatives. Gain hands-on experience in industrial cybersecurity, network security, risk management, and standards such as IEC 62443 and NIS2 while collaborating with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams across global manufacturing sites. Ideal for University students with an interest in cybersecurity, networking, and industrial systems.

Job Description

Join our global Operational Technology (OT) Security team and gain hands-on experience securing manufacturing and industrial environments against evolving cyber threats.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop practical knowledge of cybersecurity, industrial network security, risk management, and security governance while working with experts across infrastructure, engineering, architecture, and cybersecurity disciplines.

As an OT Security Trainee, you will support security assessments, architecture reviews, asset inventory and vulnerability management activities across global manufacturing sites. You will contribute to the analysis of industrial systems and network architectures, help document critical manufacturing environments, and participate in initiatives aimed at strengthening cyber resilience and compliance with industry regulations and standards.

This position is ideal for students who are passionate about cybersecurity, networking, and industrial technologies and who are eager to build a strong foundation in securing critical manufacturing operations.

We are looking for a motivated student who would like to join our Technology team and would be able to work around 20 hours per week!

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Support OT security assessments, reviews, and improvement initiatives.
• Assist with documentation of industrial and manufacturing systems.
• Participate in security architecture and network security discussions.
• Analyze network diagrams, asset inventories, and security requirements.
• Research emerging cybersecurity technologies, threats, and industry trends.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials for stakeholders.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Student, or researcher pursuing a MSc, or PhD in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of networking concepts such as IP, TCP/IP, VLANs, and routing.
• Strong analytical skills, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a global and multicultural environment.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to cybersecurity concepts and security technologies.
• Knowledge of Windows or Linux administration.
• Familiarity with industrial technologies such as PLCs, SCADA, DCS, or IoT.
• Understanding of cloud platforms and modern IT infrastructure.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired