Lead – Cybersecurity & Network (Senior Manager)

Purpose of the Role 
The incumbent will be responsible to own cybersecurity and network infrastructure across IT and OT, and protect plant operations and business data without disrupting production.

Job Responsibilities (KRA)

1. Security Architecture:

• Design, implement and run security architecture across IT and OT.
• Manage firewalls, NAC, PAM and DLP, with a focus on data protection.
• Secure OT/ICS environments without affecting plant uptime.

1. Network:

• Design, implement and maintain LAN, WAN, wireless and plant networks.
• Build network segmentation between IT, OT and critical control systems.

1. Governance and Compliance:

• Implement ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIST or similar frameworks.
• Write and maintain security policies and standards.
• Run risk assessments and lead internal and external audits.

1. Operations:

• Lead incident response and recovery.
• Run vulnerability management across IT and OT assets.
• Work with plant operations, automation and IT teams to align security with production needs.

Job Requirements

Must have:

• 10+ years in cybersecurity for a manufacturing plant or company.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, NAC, PAM and DLP.
• Network design and maintenance experience, including plant networks.
• Hands-on implementation of ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIST or similar.
• Incident response and OT/ICS security experience.

Preferred:

• Background in steel, auto components, process or discrete manufacturing.

Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, GICSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Implemente

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communication, or related discipline.

 Experience: 10–15 years overall, with at least 5 years leading cybersecurity for a manufacturing plant or company.