Operational Technology OT Security Expert mfd - with salary details

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The OT Security Expert (m/f/d) is responsible for the development implementation and improvement of security measures related to OT keeping an eye on the expanding IT and OT attack landscape. In this role you will also act as a liaison with the local IT department and provide IT expertise to PCT engineers during projects and for general problem solving. You will report directly to the global OT Security Officer.

In addition to our many benefits you can expect an attractive starting salary of between 87.200/year and 105.900/year plus a variable component for a fulltime position. The starting salary depends on your qualifications and professional experience.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• You are responsible for the implementation of OT security standards at small sites system houses and downstream companies where the local OT security officer is not a DCS or cybersecurity expert thereby improving Covestros resilience to attacks

• You will advise the local PCTs on ITrelated technical questions on security aspects of process automation systems (e.g. domains network segmentation ICS upgrade time synchronisation license management firewalls patching server hardening SIEM PAM remote access network monitoring etc.

• You work on security blueprints for e.g. PAM in the OT area

• You work closely with the COV cyberdefence team the local OT security officer the supplier and the IT department to respond to incidents

• Oversee the IT/OT security risk situation at the assigned sites and provide an overview of remediation actions

Your Profile:

• You hold a Degree in engineering or computer sciences or a related degree with several years of professional work experience in a PCT domain

• Besides you have must have a couple of years of professional experience in OT security (design implementation and operation) in an industrial environment with good understanding of the current threat landscape and counter measures

• Further knowledge includes experience with endpoint security solutions (Antimalware Application control) and good experience with network design firewall configuration device hardening virtualization and management

• Experience with AWS would be a plus

• Furthermore you have knowledge of the ICS architecture Purdue model ICS network protocols (IP based and serial) and working knowledge with Industrial Cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443 NIST

• Professional Security related certifications (GICSP ISA/IEC 62443 Expert etc. would be a plus

• Personally you effectively communicate risks and risk mitigation programs to the senior leadership and stakeholders you speak at least fluent English German is a Plus and are willing to travel as needed

For initial questions please contact Mr Chris Rziha . Please do not use this email address to send your application or CV. To apply please click on the Apply button. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Perfection Not required!

The requirements are not met 100 but you are still interested in the position Are you curious courageous and colorful as we are No problem!

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Specifically it means for us: flexible working hours the compatibility of family and work active health promotion and the ability to convert part of your salary into longterm or retirement savings. And thats not all.

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