OT Cybersecurity Lead

Are you an experienced OT Cybersecurity professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of cybersecurity across a complex manufacturing environment?We're looking for an OT Cybersecurity Lead to drive the security of manufacturing equipment, industrial control systems and production environments.This is a senior, hands-on technical role where you'll work closely with engineering, automation, manufacturing and cybersecurity teams to protect critical production systems and shape cybersecurity standards across the equipment lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesLead OT cybersecurity across manufacturing equipment, industrial systems and production environments.Maintain OT asset inventories and identify vulnerabilities, unsupported operating systems and firmware.Own OT patching and vulnerability management strategies, including assessment, testing and deployment.Define cybersecurity requirements for new machinery, equipment purchases and supplier-built systems.Work with OEMs, machine builders and system integrators to assess equipment security and lifecycle risks.Develop compensating security controls for legacy equipment that cannot be patched.Ensure appropriate network segmentation, secure remote access, monitoring and backup strategies.Monitor relevant EU cybersecurity regulations, including NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act and the AI Act.What We're Looking ForAt least 4 years' hands-on experience in OT Cybersecurity within an industrial or manufacturing environment.Experience with OT asset management, vulnerability assessment and remediation.Practical experience managing OS and firmware patching across production equipment.Understanding of industrial control systems, including PLCs, SCADA and machine control environments.Experience working with engineering teams, automation specialists and equipment suppliers.Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity standards, ideally IEC 62443.Strong communication skills and the ability to make practical, risk-based security decisions.Desirable ExperienceMedical device, pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing experience.GICSP or IEC 62443 certification/training.Experience with industrial networking, segmentation and secure remote access.Experience working with machine builders and OEMs.Exposure to multi-site OT cybersecurity programmes.Why Consider This Opportunity?This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced OT Cybersecurity specialist to take technical ownership, influence manufacturing security standards and make a real impact within a highly regulated production environment.