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Sector OT Cybersecurity Manager (all genders, full-/part-time)

Darmstadt, Germany

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.


Your Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Life Science sector OT team as an OT Cybersecurity Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring “cybersecurity by design” of OT system & application architecture across the network of 50+ manufacturing and global distribution sites and support site OT teams in registering and classifying systems in a compliant way while building standards to improve visibility and compliance of OT systems in general. In this you will be collaborating with the larger cybersecurity organization in the sector and cross-sector. The role is key to deliver scalable, secure, and standardized OT systems and will set the foundations for our Industry 4.0 ambition.

Key responsibilities are:

  • Enforce the IT/OT Security Standard and supports architecture decisions on same
  • Co-lead the sector OT cybersecurity, architecture and service Community of Practice
  • Represent Life Science OT in the OT cybersecurity Center of Excellence
  • Partner with sector IT (DDIT) on Cybersecurity related roadmaps and activities
  • Support site OT on data classification, security assessment, risk management and other compliance activities
  • Drive GEAR (OT Application Database), OT CMDB and ServiceNow adoption across sites
  • Promote cybersecurity awareness among OT system users and business owners
  • Build an accountable OT org across sites and regions
  • Create SoPs for the Cyber Security solutions


Who You Are:

  • Graduate degree in an engineering, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field
  • Several years (ideally 7+) of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on OT environments
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards relevant to industrial environments
  • Hands-on experience in corporate IT/OT technology and architecture management
  • Domain Knowledge in:
    Manufacturing : Understanding of industrial processes, machinery, and control systems
    OT Systems : Including IO, PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, Historians and MES/EBR
    Industrial Networks : Fieldbus protocols, network architecture principles, ISA-99
    IT/OT Convergence : Expertise in integrating OT systems into IT infrastructure
    Security : Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for industrial environments
    Compliance : Understanding of industry regulations and compliance standards related to OT
  • Experience in GxP environments beneficial
  • Experience in the ServiceNow platform and ITIL Framework beneficial
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Ability to interact with senior management in a matrix organization
  • Problem solving capabilities including project and time management
  • Business-fluent English skills


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What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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