OT Security Engineer (m/f/d) at Novonesis

Nienburg/Weser, Lower Saxony, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

OT Security, Industrial Control Systems, Automation Engineering, IEC 62443, NIS2 Directive, Vulnerability Management, Asset Inventory, Process Control, Cybersecurity, Risk Management

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Interested in a career that matters? Are you an experienced OT Engineer with a passion for cybersecurity and a desire to protect critical production systems? We are seeking an OT Security Site Engineer to strengthen the security posture across our manufacturing facilities. In this hybrid role, you will combine your operational technology expertise with a strong focus on OT-Security, ensuring that our local production environments remain both efficient and secure. You will act as the primary OT-Security contact for site Nienburg and site Pohlheim working closely with the Automations Department and the centralized Cybersecurity department to detect, assess, and respond to potential threats and manage risk. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys both automation technology and the growing field of industrial cybersecurity. You will act as the primary OT Security contact for both Nienburg and Pohlheim, with Nienburg as the main site of operation and periodic on-site support at Pohlheim. In this role you’ll make an impact by: Roll-out of OT security initiatives Manage the OT assets inventory and vulnerabilities Documentation of systems Support daily operation of OT systems Serves as primary contact on site to Novonesis Cyber Defense Center To succeed you must hold: Degree or equivalent experience in: Automation Engineering/Control Systems Engineering/Industrial Engineering or a related field 4–6 years of hands-on experience with OT / industrial control systems Solid understanding of industrial automation and process control environments &OT cybersecurity fundamentals Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, including: IEC 62443 & NIS2 Directive Fluent English required; German language skills are a plus Our purpose guides the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Explore other openings If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career Before you submit your application, you can update your Language Settings in the top bar. Here, you can choose from a selected set of languages to ensure that communication is sent in your preferred language. Create a job alert, and we’ll let you know when new opportunities matching your interests open up. To create a job alert: Click this link to set up a job alert. Please note: You’ll need to sign in or create an account to proceed. Once signed in, select “Create Job Alert”. Choose the job categories and locations that match your interests. Click “Create” - and we’ll notify you directly when a relevant position is posted. Choose a career that matters - and never miss an opportunity to make a difference. In 2024, Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to form Novonesis. We are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning.

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Responsibilities

The role involves rolling out OT security initiatives and managing asset inventories and vulnerabilities across manufacturing sites. The engineer serves as the primary security contact for the Nienburg and Pohlheim sites, coordinating with the Cyber Defense Center.