IT Specialist for OT Systems and Networks (f/m/d)

Who We Are

Norbitec GmbH was established in 2003 as a joint venture and is part of BIOCEUTICALS Arzneimittel AG, a subsidiary of STADA Arzneimittel AG, and Nordmark Pharma GmbH. We are a successful biotech‑pharma company with approximately 120 employees, specializing in the production of a high‑quality pharmaceutical active ingredient for the international market. Currently, we are on a healthy growth trajectory and are looking to strengthen our team.

IT Specialist for OT Systems and Networks (f/m/d) – Uetersen, Germany

Full‑time | Permanent | Manufacturing & Packaging | Professionals

What You Can Expect

• You will plan, implement, and maintain OT network infrastructures by building, configuring, and optimizing network systems in production‑related environments, including firewalls and other network components.
• You will ensure network security by implementing and monitoring security concepts to protect OT systems against internal and external threats.
• You will perform GMP‑compliant qualification and validation measures (IQ/OQ/PQ) for OT systems and network infrastructures in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines.
• You will create and maintain documentation by drafting Change Controls (CCs), SOPs, risk analyses, technical specifications, and other GMP‑relevant documents.
• You will analyze and resolve network disruptions, supporting production processes through quick and efficient problem‑solving.
• You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams such as IT, production, quality assurance, and external service providers to ensure smooth operations.
• You will continuously monitor network performance and implement measures to optimize system availability and efficiency.
• You will conduct training sessions on network technologies and GMP requirements, promoting knowledge transfer.

Who We Are Looking For

• You have a degree or vocational training in computer science or a comparable qualification, such as a technician or IT specialist.
• You bring several years of experience in the OT field, ideally with a focus on network infrastructures in industrial environments.
• You have proven experience in GMP‑regulated environments, particularly in system qualification and the creation of GMP‑compliant documentation such as Change Controls, URS, or FDS.
• You possess solid knowledge of network and server technologies such as TCP/IP, VLAN, routing, and firewall management.
• Ideally, you have Linux expertise and experience operating hypervisors like vSphere or Proxmox.
• You are characterized by analytical thinking, an independent and structured working style, teamwork, and strong communication skills.
• You have very good German and good English language skills, both written and spoken.

Why choose Norbitec?

• A fantastic team with flat hierarchies.
• Structured and comprehensive onboarding by an experienced team.
• Attractive compensation in line with the chemical industry collective agreement, including holiday and Christmas bonuses, performance bonuses, childcare subsidies, employer‑funded pension plans, corporate benefits, long‑term savings accounts, company doctor, on‑site cafeteria (breakfast and lunch options), free parking, JobRad, and corporate fitness membership via EGYM Wellpass.
• 30 days of annual leave + an optional additional 5 days under the collective agreement "Modern Working World" + up to 6 company‑designated bridge days (based on a 38.5‑hour workweek, full‑time; per year).
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• A wide range of health and work‑life balance initiatives (company sports, massages, free external life counseling).

We look forward to receiving your application (resume, certificates, and references; a cover letter is not mandatory)!