Cyber OT Security Lead

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November 7

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Ambit Iberia

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We are a company specialized in providing solutions and services related to Information Technology (IT).

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2003

📋 Description

• Lead and coordinate OT cybersecurity and automation improvement programs across several manufacturing sites. • Manage project planning, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with site engineering, automation, and IT security teams. • Ensure alignment of local activities with the global OT cybersecurity strategy and corporate standards. • Track progress, identify deviations, and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders. • Prepare and maintain project documentation, dashboards, and reports for management review. • Ensure that OT-related initiatives align with GxP, GMP Annex 11, Data Integrity, and internal cybersecurity guidelines. • Coordinate audit readiness activities and follow-up of findings with site and corporate teams. • Consolidate and present compliance KPIs and project performance metrics. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance frameworks and templates. • Act as the interface between global cybersecurity functions, local engineering teams, and external service providers. • Facilitate communication and ensure mutual understanding of requirements and deliverables. • Support vendor qualification and performance evaluation processes. • Drive collaboration among automation, IT, and compliance departments to ensure consistent execution. • Identify and evaluate project risks and dependencies across multiple plants. • Coordinate risk mitigation actions and communicate potential impacts to management. • Support change management processes ensuring adoption of new cybersecurity and OT procedures. • Promote a “security-by-design and compliance-by-default” culture in manufacturing environments. • Organize or support training sessions and awareness campaigns for operations and technical staff. • Participate in global forums to share lessons learned and standardize OT security practices.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, Industrial Management, or a related technical discipline. • 6+ years of experience in project management or coordination of OT or automation programs in industrial environments. • Proven experience managing cross-functional OT/IT initiatives across multiple sites or countries. • Familiarity with regulated industries (GxP, GMP, Data Integrity) and awareness of European cybersecurity or data protection regulations. • Strong background in stakeholder coordination, planning, and project delivery rather than hands-on technical execution. • Specialized knowledge (MUST): Understanding of OT environments (manufacturing networks, PLC/SCADA systems, production automation). • Awareness of cybersecurity and data integrity principles in operational systems. • Experience coordinating or leading implementation projects involving automation, IT infrastructure, or cybersecurity controls. • Proven ability to translate technical and regulatory requirements into structured project plans. • Competence in reporting, documentation, and KPI tracking for program governance. • Specialized knowledge (PLUS): Familiarity with IEC 62443, ISO 27001, or NIS2 frameworks (conceptual level). • Experience in audit preparation or compliance tracking within GxP or GMP environments. • Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) or Service Management (ITIL). • Security or governance certifications (CISSP, GICSP) are appreciated but not mandatory. • Soft Skills: Strong leadership and communication skills to manage multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. • Capacity to influence without direct authority, ensuring delivery through collaboration. • Organizational discipline, analytical thinking, and problem-solving orientation. • Fluent English (mandatory); other European languages are a plus.

🏖️ Benefits

• Salary package based on your profile. • Flexible Retribution Program (medical insurance, public transport ticket and childcare check) • Discounts on gym network(Andjoy) • Learning & Development • Friend Referral Program