Global OT

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life.

We want Umicore to be a leader in providing and creating material based solutions that contribute to fundamental improvements for people all over the world. And we do that by focusing on three areas: recycling, electrification and clean air. Energised by our collective determination and individual ambitions, Umicore is creating a more sustainable world for future generations. This is challenging and important work. And it is something we are achieving together.

Our teams are at the cutting edge of materials science, chemistry and metallurgy. We have room for operators to work in our state-of-the-art production processes. Our support teams play a critical role in supporting the business growth. Managers at Umicore work on projects that are as exciting as they are challenging. R&D experts develop the technologies that address issues from clean mobility to resource scarcity. 

As anyone at Umicore will tell you, this is a place where you can build a dynamic career. As a growing, future-facing business, we offer a workplace where the scale of our work, the scope of our talent and the range of our opportunities grow with us, giving you the chance to contribute to a variety of exciting work. We understand how important this is to the committed individuals we need in our teams to realise our ambitions. Join us and you can look forward to working in a challenging, stimulating and rewarding environment Job description As Global OT (operational technology) / ICS (industrial control systems) Cyber Security Manager you will provide a steering and advisory role to help the Umicore Business Units securely design and deploy industrial control systems and operational technology. You will define the Umicore Group OT security standards and guidelines and guide the BUs to implement relevant OT security controls in order to adopt these guidelines. You will define the global governance and monitoring model wrt OT & ICS Cyber Security and you are the bridge between corporate Cyber Security teams (IS) and Automation Engineering / Process IT teams within the BU’s. You have a wide knowledge and expertise of OT cyber security architectures and processes.
Your main responsibilities:

• Lead OT security assessments together with (internal / external) OT security experts and BU automation engineering teams (process IT teams). 
• Define OT security standards & guidelines for the Group and advise the BU teams (BIT, PIT and automation engineering) on defining and implementing OT security roadmaps to adopt the defined OT security guidelines.
• Define the tooling and processes to increase cyber resilience in OT environments to an acceptable level for the Group.
• Define the governance & monitoring model for the group (Corporate security, IT security and BU operations) to maintain OT security standards to the required level.
• Act as a solution architect to fulfil new OT business needs in a secure-by-design approach. This includes defining architectural integration of new applications, (Cloud) providers, networks, firewalls and systems with a specific focus on the impact on preventive, detective and responsive security controls
• Research and select new IT & OT technologies. This includes partner and technology selection through RFP, Proof of Concept studies, integration into the existing technology and governance landscape and transfer to respective stakeholders

Profile

• Higher Degree (Master or equivalent) in Automation, Electronics or Computer Science (IT) or equal through experience
• At least 7 years of experience in IT security – network security, network monitoring & defence, secure configuration of assets, incident response, vulnerability management
• At least 3 years of experience in securing ICS & OT environments, including DCS, PCS, SCADA systems, PLCs, etc
• Knowledge of security standards (e.g. IEC 62443, NIST SP800-82, ISO2700x)
• At least 5 years of experience in international and global organizations
• Supplier management (incl. provider and technology sourcing)
• Understands the threat landscape of network-connected OT/ICS technology.
• Ability to lead and manage projects
• Professional writing and presenting skills
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and explain technical knowledge in business language to management and other stakeholders
• A passion for cybersecurity topics together with willingness for self-development.
• Very knowledgeable in IT & OT technological trends
• Expert in various IT security domains (certifications like GICSP, CISSP, CISM are a plus)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft365 security solutions
• Fluent writing and speaking in English

Offer We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

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