OT / IT Cybersecurity Expert

Our client is a large, globally operating industrial engineering company, recognized as a technology leader in the heavy industry sector. The organization delivers complex, mission‑critical industrial solutions to customers worldwide and operates in highly regulated, safety‑critical environments.

• University degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Solid experience in OT / ICS environments, industrial automation, or industrial cybersecurity
• Hands‑on or architectural experience with OT cybersecurity, including:
  • IEC 62443
  • Industrial network segmentation and secure architectures
  • Risk assessments and security concepts for OT environments
• Good understanding of IT/OT convergence and cybersecurity principles
• Experience working with industrial cybersecurity tools (e.g. OT monitoring, intrusion detection, asset discovery)
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical mindset and a structured approach to problem‑solving
• English at a level enabling confident professional communication (German is a plus)

• Act as a central point of contact and subject‑matter expert for OT cybersecurity topics across projects and products
• Support the design, review, and validation of OT security architectures, including network segmentation, zones & conduits, and secure system integration
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of OT security standards, guidelines, and reference architectures
• Perform and coordinate OT security assessments, risk analyses, and maturity evaluations based on frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST, and ISO 27001
• Advise internal teams and customers on OT cybersecurity concepts, solution design, and best practices
• Support industrial projects by reviewing security concepts, identifying risks, and recommending mitigation measures
• Coordinate OT security topics with internal stakeholders, customers, and external vendors
• Participate in and contribute to internal expert groups and Communities of Practice
• Support internal awareness, knowledge sharing, and training activities related to OT cybersecurity
• Contribute to the development and commercialization of OT cybersecurity services as part of the broader business strategy