Overview
Industrial Cyber Security Manager – Midlands (UK&I) with 50% travel across sites. Reports to the CISO and collaborates with senior leaders to safeguard industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and PLC environments across Saint-Gobain sites in the UK & Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver a comprehensive industrial cyber security strategy aligned with Group, Business objectives and global policies.
* Provide leadership and direction to a small but growing team (currently 1–2 direct reports), while collaborating with security contacts across all sites.
* Partner with regional and Group leaders to embed best-in-class practices across industrial operations.
Security Operations
* Maintain and oversee the cyber security framework for industrial and operational technology (OT) environments.
* Lead audits, vulnerability assessments, and improvement programmes to continuously strengthen our cyber security and resilience posture.
* Support programme initiatives to ensure secure operations across manufacturing and plant facilities.
* Act as the primary lead for industrial cyber incidents, ensuring rapid identification, response, and resolution.
* Maintain and refine incident response protocols, ensuring business continuity and minimal disruption.
Compliance & Risk
* Ensure compliance with Saint-Gobain Policies & Rules, International Standards (e.g. ISA/IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST) and local legal requirements.
* Conduct risk assessments, reporting outcomes to senior leadership with actionable mitigation strategies.
* Develop reporting capabilities that provide a status overview of security compliance and initiatives delivered across the UK&I perimeter.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Work closely with IT, Engineering, Production, and Plant teams to unify cyber security efforts.
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
* Communicate risks and potential impacts to the business, with mitigating strategies to minimise materialisation.
* Establish a platform that enables the business to share, collaborate and uplift UK&I Cyber & Information Security maturity and resilience.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience (3+ years) in cyber security within industrial/manufacturing/plant environments.
* CISSP certification (required).
* Strong understanding of Industrial Control Systems (HMI, PLCs, SCADA) and industrial cyber security frameworks such as the Purdue Model.
* Demonstrated leadership and management skills (virtual or physical).
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Flexibility to travel 50% of the time across the UK & Ireland.
* Based in the Midlands (preferred) for ease of travel.
What We Offer
* Opportunity to shape and lead industrial cyber security across a wide-reaching business.
* High-level exposure working directly with the CISO and senior leadership.
* Involvement in cutting-edge initiatives to secure operations in a critical sector.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
About Us
Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions that have a positive impact on everyday life, wellbeing, quality of life and performance, while caring for the planet. Our materials and solutions are found in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and many industrial applications, providing comfort, performance and safety while addressing sustainable construction and climate challenges.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you join Saint-Gobain, you can expect a warm welcome and an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
Flexible Working
We are open to new ways of working to attract talent. We will listen to flexible needs and discuss options where possible, though we cannot guarantee every request.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology and Manufacturing
* Industries: Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Construction
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