Cyber OT Security Lead | Spain or Portugal (100% remote)

Cyber OT Security Lead | Spain or Portugal (100% remote)

Cyber OT Security Lead | Spain or Portugal (100% remote)

Ambit Iberia

2 horas atrás

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Sobre

  • We are looking for a "Cyber OT Security Lead" who will offer service to a pharmaceutical company.

SKILLS 🤹

  • 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.

TASKS 🚀

Program & Project Coordination

  • 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.

Governance & Compliance

  • 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.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • 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.

Risk & Change Management

  • 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.

Awareness & Continuous Improvement

  • 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.

SCHEDULE 🕘

  • 08/09h -17/18h from Monday to Friday (flexible)
  • 100% remote working

CONDITIONS 🌱

  • Salary package based on your profile. We will discuss it on our first call.
  • Permanent Contract
  • Flexible Retribution Program (medical insurance, public transport ticket and childcare check)
  • Discounts on gym network(Andjoy)
  • Learning & Development
  • Friend Referral Program
  • Our goal is that you are well in every way!