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Lead OT Network Systems

Kraft Heinz


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 141500 - 176900
Posted: 29 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Who We Are

At Kraft Heinzweredriving transformation in the way we deliver safe resilient and future-ready manufacturing environments. Technology plays a critical role in making this possible. This role sits at the intersection of operational technology and cybersecurity helping us modernize infrastructure strengthen security and enable innovation across one of North Americas largest food and beverage networks.

Ifyourea technical leader who thrives on building solutions setting standards and making a tangible impact this is your opportunity to contribute at scale.

About the Role

The OT Infrastructure and Security Engineer Group Lead provides technical leadership across 31 North American manufacturing facilities with accountability for OT infrastructure modernization and cybersecurity capability improvement.

Youlldefine strategy lead implementations and act as a hands-on expert in environments spanning Allen-Bradley control systems VMware-based OT compute Windows platforms and advanced OT security solutions such asClaroty EDR NDR and micro-segmentation technologies.

This is a builders role: balancing strategic design with tactical execution introducing standards and delivering meaningful improvements in resiliency visibility and cyber posture.

What Youll Do

Lead OT Infrastructure Initiatives

  • Define and mature reference architectures standards and support models for core OT infrastructure: compute virtualization and site-level platforms

  • Act as a senior technical lead for Rockwell IDC environments VMware-based OT systems and Windows servers/workstations across plants

Advance OT Cybersecurity

  • Drive buildout of OT cybersecurity tools and foundational controls

  • OverseeClarotyplatform evolution from CTD toxDome including architecture integration and use case development

  • Define and implement strategies for OT detection asset intelligence and vulnerability reduction

  • Lead deployment and management of Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Network Detection & Response (NDR) and micro-segmentation solutions within OT environments

Strengthen Asset Visibility and Lifecycle Management

  • Establish reliable OT asset inventory and configuration data foundations

  • Support lifecycle planning vulnerability tracking and risk-based remediation across diverse technologies

Shape Modernization and Risk-Reduction Roadmaps

  • Assess infrastructure health and prioritize modernization investments

  • Develop pragmatic strategies for containment isolation recovery readiness and phased upgrades

Manage OT Security Operations Center (SOC) Services

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for OT SOC services delivered by a Managed Service Provider (MSP)

  • Coordinate alert triage detection tuning and escalation workflows between Kraft Heinz operations cybersecurity and the SOC team

  • Manage KPIs service performance and continuous improvement for OT SOC operations

Incident Response

  • Act as a technical lead or key contributor in OT-related incident response activities frominitialescalation through containment and recovery

  • Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive OT-specific incident response plans aligned with corporate security frameworks

  • Collaborate with SOC cybersecurity teams plant operations and vendors to investigate remediate and report security incidents

  • Support tabletop exercises and continuous enhancement of OT incident response procedures

  • Develop recovery timeobjectives(RTO) and recovery pointobjectives(RPO) for critical control systems

Set Standards and Drive Governance

  • Create andmaintainOT engineering standards and security baselines

  • Support governance of changesimpactingcyber risk resiliency or supportability

Partner Across Functions

  • Collaborate with plant engineering teams OT network teams cybersecurity operations and technology vendors

  • Provide technical leadership during assessments incidents and major OT initiatives

  • Provide technical guidance and training to plant personnel on cybersecurity best practices

  • Participate in incident response activities and post-incident reviews

  • Support audit and compliance activities related to manufacturing systems

What Success Looks Like

  • Materially improved OT infrastructure and cybersecurity posture across 31 plants

  • Comprehensive implementation of EDR NDR and micro-segmentation solutions supporting a robust defense-in-depth posture

  • High-performing responsive OT SOC services integrated into operational workflows

  • Clear tested processes for rapid OT incident detection and response

  • Standardized practices and governance that enhance resilience at scale

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering IT Cybersecurity Computer Science (or equivalent OT experience)

  • 7 years in OT infrastructure automation industrial networking or OT cybersecurity

  • Demonstrated experience supporting OT systems in manufacturing environments (Food & Beverage/CPG preferred)

  • Deepexpertisewith OT-hosted systems: Windows VMware and industrial application hosting

  • Strong understanding of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell ecosystems and OT operational constraints

  • Hands-on experience with EDR NDR or network segmentation solutions in OT or critical infrastructure

  • Familiarity with OT cybersecurity tooling passive monitoring and access governance

  • Ability to manage MSP relationships effectively and influence cross-functional teams through ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience withClarotyCTD/xDomedeployments and tuning

  • Implementation experience with micro-segmentation technologies in OT

  • Understanding of Purdue OT reference architecture and industrial DMZ concepts

  • Familiarity with OT SOC operations service management and detection engineering concepts

  • Knowledge of frameworks: IEC 62443 NIST CSF or similar

  • Direct experience leading or supporting OT incident response

Scope

This role owns OT infrastructure and cybersecurity engineering across manufacturing environments and partners with IT at OT/IT boundaries.

Why It Matters

In this roleyoullhelp shape the technical backbone of manufacturing at Kraft Heinz improving resilience security and operational reliability for systems that keep food moving safely across North America.

Ready to make an impact Apply today and help us build the future of OT at Kraft Heinz

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$141500.00 - $176900.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:

  • Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments

  • Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training

  • Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

  • Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.


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For 150 years, we have produced some of the world's most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 ... View more

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