CAREER CONNECTOR

The OT Security Expert is responsible for the regional coordination of IT security measures related to OT systems, which includes development, implementation and improvement of central and de-central security measures related to OT. Is central point of contact for the local organizations in their specific region. In this role, he/she also acts as a liaison to the local IT department, and provides IT competence to PCT Engineers during projects and for general problem solving.

Major Tasks & responsibilities:

• Reports to Global OT Security Officer
• Responsible for executing and implementing OT Security projects as defined in OT Security Strategy within assigned or other sites in NAFTA region. Develops and maintains project documentation to numerous audiences
• Responsible for implementation of OT Security standards at small sites, system houses and downstream businesses where the Local OT Security officer is not a DCS or Cybersecurity Expert
• Consulting for local PCT on IT related technical issues on security aspects of process automation systems (e.g. domains, network segmentation, ICS upgrade, time synchronization, license management, firewalls, patching, server hardening, SIEM, PAM, remote access, network monitoring, etc.)
• Maintain the strong relationship with major site PCT for consulting and supporting the  implementation of cybersecurity risk mitigation measures.
• Conceptualizes and coordinates implementation of IT Security for IT-Systems and IT-Networks of production environments
• Acts as liaison for OT specific Incident Response. Liaison with SOC, Incident Response teams, Local OT Security Caretaker, vendor and IT for incident response.
• Lead, and support local PCT with internal, external, and regulatory OT audits in assigned sites
• Responsible for maintenance and administration efforts of OT security controls in assigned sites