Site Automation & OT Security Lead

This position is for a world-renowned global FMCG and food manufacturing leader, focusing on industrial automation and Operational Technology (OT) networks within a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

• Strong hands-on background with minimum 4 years as Lead Automation or Controls Engineer in high-speed manufacturing environments, preferably FMCG or Food & Beverage.
• Deep technical expertise in Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation hardware and software suites (ControlLogix, FactoryTalk, ThinManager, Servo/Motion control).
• Solid practical understanding of industrial networking, firewalls, secure remote access, and OT cybersecurity practices (e.g. NIST, IEC 62443).
• Proven ability to diagnose complex control logic or network issues under operational pressure and implement technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with plant leadership, corporate IT/security, and external vendors.

-\nOT Security & Compliance Governance: Maintain and harden site cybersecurity across L0–L3 control networks, executing quarterly patch management and enforcing compliance with NIST and global corporate security standards. -\nControl Systems & Automation Lead: Oversee day-to-day operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, Servo drives, and motion control systems. -\nIndustry 4.0 & Data Integration: Lead data pipeline deployments utilizing OPC UA, supporting IoT strategies and integrating plant equipment with enterprise MES and SQL data architectures. -\nVendor & Project Execution: Coordinate 3rd-party integrators, automation suppliers, and internal engineering teams to ensure CAPEX deployments and system modifications adhere to site standards. -\nAsset Lifecycle & Risk Management: Track digital asset inventories, conduct risk assessments on the automation grid, and manage local OT roadmaps and budgets.

Employment agency entry number 47. This job offer is intended for people over 18 years of age.