CISO

Interim Cybersecurity Program Lead (Zero Trust / OT Security)

Location: U.S. (Hybrid Travel to Manufacturing Sites)
Duration: Interim / Contract (multi-phase program)

Overview

A global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Interim Cybersecurity Leader to drive a Zero Trust implementation across five U.S. manufacturing sites supporting a high-growth consumer product line. This role will lead the security strategy and execution across IT/OT environments partnering closely with plant operations engineering and global cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure secure resilient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Zero Trust program for U.S. manufacturing sites securing the IT/OT boundary

• Own program planning governance and execution across multiple locations including cutover coordination

• Partner with site leadership engineering and global teams to align security policies with operational needs

• Oversee network segmentation and security controls leveraging Palo Alto and mGuard

• Drive risk reduction initiatives to protect manufacturing uptime and prevent disruption from cyber threats (e.g. ransomware)

• Manage vendors escalate issues and ensure consistent delivery across all sites

Required Qualifications

• Senior cybersecurity leadership experience (Interim CISO Cybersecurity Program Lead or similar)

• Strong background in manufacturing/OT security and enterprise network transformation

• Hands-on understanding of Zero Trust architecture and segmentation

• Expertise with Palo Alto Networks (NGFW Panorama/centralized policy management preferred)

• Experience securing OT environments using solutions such as mGuard

• Excellent stakeholder management vendor oversight and executive communication skills

Travel / Schedule

• Hybrid flexibility with required travel to manufacturing sites during key deployment and cutover windows

• Collaboration with global teams may require off-hours availability