CYBER SECURITY EXPERT

The Cyber Security Expert role is a key contributor to securing the company landscape at global level, being entitled to understanding the entire systems architecture and supporting it functioning securely.
This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, hands‑on technical expertise, and an understanding of the Cyber Security challenges within a large‑scale manufacturing environment, including the protection of Industrial Systems/Operational Technology.
He/She is instrumental in developing, supporting the implementation and monitoring Cyber Security measures across the organization, working closely with the business, and ensuring Cyber Security compliance anytime with external regulations and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Actively support the execution of the Cyber Security Strategy, supporting the leading of the projects /initiatives at global level and ensuring their successful delivery on time / budget / quality
• Design and implement robust Cyber Security solutions (e.g., Zero-Trust architecture, identity and access management)
• Evaluate and recommend new Cyber Security technologies and solutions to enhance the defense posture at global level
• Collaborate with the Operational Technology (OT) teams to secure plant floor networks, industrial protocols, and critical production assets
• Ensure the regular execution of vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on infrastructure, applications, network components, etc including OT
• Ensure compliance with international Cyber Security regulations and industry‑specific standards, relevant for the Cyber Security in the manufacturing sector
• Manage the definition and update of the Cyber Security internal regulations (e.g., policies and procedures)
• Support the Cyber Security incidents management coordination to ensure a rapid and effective response
• Oversee the Security Operation Center activities
• Support the development of the Cyber Security culture within the organization, promoting Cyber Security training and awareness programs
• Generally speaking, act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to IT, OT, development and business teams on Cyber Security best practices

Job Profile

Qualifications, knowledges:

• Bachelor/Master degree, preferably in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT and preferably dedicated Cyber Security role, if possible in multinational manufacturing or industrial company
• Deep knowledge of Cyber Security protocols and practices (e.g., identity management, vulnerability management) and experience with Cyber Security solutions (e.g., IAM, PAM, SIEM, EDR)
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and best practices
• Experience or at least strong foundational knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) Security, including standards like ISA/IEC 62443, and securing SCADA/DCS environments
• Familiarity with common Cyber Security frameworks (e.g., NIST)
• Preferred Certifications such as ISO/IEC 27001
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

Soft kills, capabilities, competencies:

• Strong sense of commitment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent adaptability and teamwork
• Reliability
• Determination and orientation to the result
• Flexibility, curiosity and willingness to work effectively in a challenging, dynamic, global and multi-cultural environment
• Ability to easily understand the business
• Problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Fluent in English