Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security Specialist
Wakefield with Occasional Travel
As an OT Cyber Security Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding the Operational Technology (OT) systems that keep our production lines running smoothly. Aligned with our global OT Cyber Strategy, you’ll be the go-to person at site level for all things OT security, protecting our systems, responding to incidents, and embedding cyber security best practice into the heart of our factory operations.
Working closely with engineering, maintenance and central teams, you’ll ensure robust protection of our electrical, automation, and industrial network systems. You’ll also drive key initiatives like cyber hygiene programmes, vulnerability assessments, and network monitoring – keeping us ahead of threats and ready to respond.
Ensure OT assets and industrial control systems are protected against cyber threats.
Implement and support cyber security tools and practices defined in our global OT Cyber Strategy.
Lead cyber hygiene and vulnerability management programmes, coordinating remediation where needed.
Monitor OT network activity, detect insecure configurations or malicious activity, and take appropriate action.
Support compliance efforts related to OT asset risk, cyber standards, and corporate policy.
Raise site-wide awareness of OT security principles through best practice sharing and training.
You have a technical background – this could be a diploma or degree in electrical engineering, electronics, automation, IT, or cyber security, or equivalent experience
You bring hands-on experience in automation technology, ideally in an FMCG or industrial environment.
You understand OT systems such as PLCs, HMIs and SCADA, and have strong knowledge of industrial networks.
You have solid grounding in cyber security principles – TCP/IP, common protocols, OSI model, and cyber tooling such as vulnerability scanning, antivirus and endpoint protection.
You can lead, influence and guide others – from site technicians to external contractors.
You’re comfortable communicating in English (a second language is a bonus).
We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.
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We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.