Cyber OT Security Lead | Spain or Portugal (100% remote)
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(Urban Sports Club)
- Learning & Development
- Friend Referral Program
Our goal is that you are well in every way!
- Categoría
- IT
- Ubicaciones
- Portugal (100% remote), Sant Cugat del Vallès
- Estado remoto
- Completamente remoto
Portugal (100% remote)
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