EMEA ICS/OT Security Engineering Lead

3 weeks ago


Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Axalta Full time

Position Overview

Axalta is a leader in the coatings sector, consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation. Our technologies are designed to safeguard our clients' products against various challenges, including heat, light, corrosion, and chemicals, while enhancing aesthetics with vibrant finishes. Our extensive and dynamic brand portfolio plays a crucial role in modernizing global infrastructure and supporting the advancement of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are seeking an EMEA Lead ICS/OT Security Engineer to be part of our Manufacturing Strategy – Automation team. This position is pivotal in ensuring the security of our Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) across the EMEA region, working collaboratively with teams from North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of ICS/OT networks and systems. This includes managing the Process Control Network (PCN), Process Data Historian (PDH), and the manufacturing OT DMZ. Your role will involve troubleshooting issues, identifying solutions, and conducting routine administration at both the infrastructure and application levels. You will ensure the optimal performance and upkeep of OT systems at manufacturing sites, oversee technical processes to enhance operations, and maintain security measures to mitigate cyber risks. Close collaboration with site operations and maintenance teams will be essential to support these initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Infrastructure Maintenance:
    • Maintain system design documentation and asset inventories for the site ICS/OT environment, including the OT DMZ and Process Control Networks.
    • Ensure network architecture and dataflow diagrams are up to date.
    • Support virtual environments, including hardware, Hypervisor, Virtual Machines, and Host Hardware.
    • Assist with software installations and compliance, working alongside the local IT team.
    • Coordinate backup and recovery processes effectively.
    • Provide technical maintenance for network infrastructure and endpoints.
  • System Management:
    • Maintain and troubleshoot Endpoint & Anti-Virus solutions within the OT/ICS environments.
    • Assist with application patching and upgrades.
    • Troubleshoot network devices, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
    • Support site historian systems, laboratory information management systems, and analytics software.
    • Maintain interfaces between local and enterprise historians.
  • Project Management and Communication:
    • Engage in OT/ICS projects, collaborating with capital projects, researchers, and management while balancing tasks and priorities.
    • Communicate effectively with end users, support teams, and management.

Key Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years in IT and Operational Technology systems administration and maintenance.
  • A 4-year degree in a STEM field is preferred; a High School diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Experience with Industrial Control Systems in Manufacturing and knowledge of ICS Operational Technology Components.
  • Relevant network training and/or certifications (e.g., CCENT, NETWORK+).
  • ICS/OT training and/or certifications (e.g., ISA, SANS, NIST).
  • Experience with Process Data Historian (AspenTech IP21).
  • Familiarity with computer network structures and Industrial network design, including ICS vendors such as Siemens, Rockwell, and ABB-Symphony.
  • Knowledge of industrial protocols like Profibus and Modbus.
  • Willingness to travel regionally (approximately 25%).

Skills:

  • Proven experience in leading, coordinating, or managing projects.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
  • Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with users and management at various levels.
  • Proficient in analysis, organization, and critical thinking.

Axalta operates in two primary segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, catering to four end markets: Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle, and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Our extensive global presence enables us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles annually. We are committed to sustainability, having set a carbon neutrality goal for 2040, alongside numerous other initiatives, and we take pride in partnering with our customers to enhance their operations and achieve their objectives.

About Axalta:

Axalta has consistently led the coatings industry through continuous investment in innovative solutions. Our technologies are designed to protect products from various environmental challenges while providing beautiful, colorful finishes. Our diverse and evolving portfolio of brands is integral to modernizing global infrastructure and facilitating the development of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, serving multiple end markets across a wide geographical footprint. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation positions us as a trusted partner in the coatings industry.



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