OT & Cybersecurity Specialist (m/w/d)

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We are an internationally operating automotive supplier offering body solutions that ensure the safety of tomorrow’s mobility. With around 8,000 employees worldwide, we develop and produce complex metal and hybrid structures for body‑in‑white and chassis systems, which play a crucial role in providing optimal protection for all vehicle occupants in the event of a car accident.

Responsibilities

• Act as co‑lead for the OT (Operational Technology) area within the global Digitalization Team, ensuring clear alignment with IT, Maintenance, and Production.
• Coordinate and support NIS2 implementation and assessments, acting as interface between Corporate IT, the plants, and external auditors.
• Define, harmonize, and document OT network and access standards, including VPN concepts, firewall segmentation, and remote‑maintenance procedures.
• Evaluate and mitigate cybersecurity risks in OT environments, in close collaboration with Corporate IT Security.
• Support the secure integration of machines and systems into the company’s Industrial Data Platform, including connectivity middleware and visualization environments (e.g., Kepware, ThingWorx).
• Provide guidance for plant‑level rollouts and ensure compliance with global connectivity and cybersecurity standards.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and audit evidence for OT security measures.
• Train and support local automation and maintenance teams on secure OT operation and incident‑response practices.
• Data‑enablement interface: Contribute to the secure and standardized provisioning of OT data for analytics and AI use cases, ensuring that connectivity and data quality requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Educational background in automation technology, industrial IT, electrical engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in OT/IT integration, industrial networking, or cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of network architectures (Layer 2/3, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls) and industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, Ethernet/IP).
• Familiarity with NIS2, ISO 27001, IEC 62443 or related cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience with IoT gateways, SCADA/MES systems, and digital shop‑floor solutions.
• High analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into actionable measures.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across IT, production, and external partners.
• Independent, well‑structured, and results‑driven working style.
• Excellent command of English; German is an advantage.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type: Full‑time.

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing.

Location: Attendorn, North Rhine‑Westphalia, Germany.

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