(Senior) OT Security Advisor (m/f/d)

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within our values‑driven culture.

Knauf Information Services GmbH is part of a global building materials manufacturer with 43,500 employees in 90 countries. We are looking for dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long‑term vision.

What you’ll do

• Lead and deliver internal OT security projects across Knauf’s production environments, working with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement practical, scalable security solutions.
• Conduct threat and risk assessments for industrial control systems, production networks, and automation environments, defining effective mitigation measures to reduce exposure.
• Strengthen OT asset management, security monitoring, and incident response, helping to improve visibility, detection, and response capabilities across internal industrial environments.
• Design and support secure IT/OT network segmentation and architecture concepts, establishing clear security zones and improving the resilience of connected production systems.
• Act as a trusted OT security advisor to internal stakeholders, ensuring cybersecurity requirements, controls, and continuous improvement measures are embedded throughout the lifecycle of OT systems.

Who you’re a good fit for

• Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related field, with solid experience in OT security engineering and broader cybersecurity roles.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of OT/ICS environments, including production systems, industrial communication protocols, and the security challenges of IT/OT convergence.
• Experienced in threat analysis, vulnerability management, asset discovery, and incident response within complex industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Familiar with recognised OT security frameworks and regulations such as IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, KRITIS, NIS2, or the Cyber Resilience Act; relevant certifications are a strong plus.
• A clear, collaborative communicator with strong analytical skills, comfortable working across technical and non‑technical teams in a large, international organisation.

What we offer

• Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family‑owned company.
• 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Discounts on sports and leisure activities and opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Ample parking and access to public transport (train, bus).
• Individual onboarding days, company and team events.
• Support for part‑time studies, further education and training.
• Discounts on well‑known brands and reduced‑price employee purchases.
• Bike leasing with tax advantages.
• Relocation support for international relocation.

Knauf Information Services GmbH, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and base all personnel decisions on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply.