Senior OT Security Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior OT Security Engineer role at GSK 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Posted Date: Dec 4 2025 Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage As part of the R&D OT Service and Security Delivery team, you will protect and strengthen our operational technology environment across R&D. You will design, deploy, and maintain security controls for our laboratories and pilot plants. You will work closely with OT security engineers across the organization, Cyber Security Office, Global Products and Technology, vendors, and site‑based teams. We value hands‑on problem solving, clear communication, and a growth mindset. You will grow your skills, make a measurable impact on safe, reliable operations, and help unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Responsibilities Lead design and implementation of security controls for R&D OT systems and OT networks. Lead risk and criticality assessments, vulnerability assessments, and threat intelligence for OT assets. Lead the development and maintenance of our OT security controls/documentation, network segmentation, and secure configuration baselines. Act as a key contact for support of incident response and forensic investigation for OT‑related events and lead remediation efforts. Work with OT and IT teams to integrate security monitoring, patching, and change management into operational processes. Provide coaching and guidance to team members, site teams, technical support teams, and vendors on secure OT practices. Lead efforts to enhance R&D’s OT security posture through continuous improvement, efficiency improvements through automation and eliminating waste. Support operational technology compliance with internal security and risk management policies and practices, as well as external regulatory and statutory requirements e.g. GxP, and ensure technology continuity plans are in place for all critical areas. Collaborate with internal owners of security technologies and act as an advocate for OT cybersecurity. Why You? Work arrangement: This role is hybrid with regular on‑site presence at a R&D hub in the United States or United Kingdom and some remote work as agreed with the hiring manager. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting OT systems within life sciences R&D environments. Proficiency with cyber security tools (e.g., Palo Alto firewalls, Tenable, Elisity). Ability to problem‑solve and fault‑diagnose connectivity and network related issues. Practical hands‑on experience with OT network architectures within an R&D setting, working across laboratories and pilot plants. Experience conducting OT risk, criticality and vulnerability assessments and translating findings into actionable plans. Knowledge of OT network segmentation, firewalls, secure remote access, vulnerability and patch management, and identity management. Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), ISA/IEC 62443 Expert, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks that affect R&D operations. Self‑confident/assertive/dynamic/motivated behavior and being able to work on multiple tasks/projects in parallel unsupervised. Experience working in highly regulated industries or manufacturing environments. Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams in operational environments. Experience supporting the operation and maintenance of systems/applications used in pharmaceutical, clinical, or related fields. Experience integrating OT security with IT security platforms such as SIEM, vulnerability management, or identity solutions. Familiar with cloud computing and cloud security standards for a cloud‑first environment. Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. 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