.the ot cybersecurity leader will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the cybersecurity strategy for our operational technology environments.
this role requires a deep understanding of both it and ot systems, as well as the ability to lead cross-functional teams to ensure the security and integrity of our critical infrastructure.
*main responsibilities*:- develop and implement a comprehensive ot cybersecurity strategy.- lead and manage a team of cybersecurity professionals.- conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses of ot systems.- design and implement security controls and measures to protect ot environments.- collaborate with it and ot teams to ensure seamless integration of security practices.- monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents and threats.- ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., nist, iec 62443).- provide training and awareness programs for staff on ot cybersecurity best practices.- stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.
*position challenges*:- *complexity of ot systems*: operational technology (ot) environments often include a wide range of legacy systems and proprietary technologies, making it challenging to implement standardized cybersecurity measures.- *integration with it*: ensuring seamless integration and coordination between it and ot systems can be difficult due to differing priorities, protocols, and security requirements.- *evolving threat landscape*: the cybersecurity threat landscape is constantly changing, requiring continuous monitoring, updating, and adaptation of security strategies to protect against new vulnerabilities and attack vectors.- *regulatory compliance*: keeping up with and ensuring compliance with various industry regulations and standards (e.g., nist, iso 27001) can be demanding and time-consuming.- *cultural and organizational resistance*: implementing new cybersecurity measures may face resistance from staff who are accustomed to existing processes and may not fully understand the importance of cybersecurity.- *time zone differences*: coordinating activities and meetings across different time zones can be challenging.
it requires careful planning to ensure that all team members can participate effectively.
*qualifications*:- bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field.- minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in ot cybersecurity.- strong knowledge of ot systems, including scada, dcs, plcs, and ics.- experience with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., nist, iec 62443).- proven leadership and team management skills.- excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.- strong communication and interpersonal skills.- relevant certifications (e.g., cissp, cism, gicsp) are a plus.
*soft skills*- management, presentation skills, public speaking, self-motivated, etc