Factory Cyber Security Engineer (TA3)

Are you a Supply Chain professional with a high level of ambition to progress your career? Are you looking for a new opportunity? Would you relish the opportunity to work for a global FMCG organizations?

Then look no further… Unilever PLC are currently creating a number of roles within Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security. We are seeking talented people at global, regional and local level, who can demonstrate experience and capability in industrial cyber security to support the design, management, implementation and delivery of our OT cyber security strategy and digital manufacturing business initiatives.

The Factory Security Team is responsible for the cyber security of Operational Technology across the regional factory estate and is recruiting for site-based individuals to fulfil the role of Factory Security Engineer (TA3), The Factory Security team covers OT deployed within factory sites including: automation and control systems, safety systems, engineering IT assets, factory and engineering data networks.

The successful candidate will work on the ongoing Factory Cyber Security Programme to assist in the design, installation, configuration, maintenance and management of the OT security processes, solutions, services and controls throughout the factory site and on a variety of Digital Factory and Industry 4.0 projects encompassing:

• Safety
• Quality
• Cost Savings
• Capacity
• Innovation
• Infrastructure
• Waste

The above would be within A&C primarily for Batch, Continuous Processes and Packaging Systems. As Factory Security Champion, you will provide hands-on, technical, industrial control and OT cyber security duties and provide support and guidance to site-based colleagues and visiting third parties (for example, support engineers).

You will collaborate with the IT, Information Security, Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance, Operations, Safety and Quality Assurance personnel to maintain cyber security controls. This role will ensure that cyber security is implemented in compliance with the Factory Security Standards.

Job Requirements

To provide hands-on deployment and management of OT security controls including; general IT, software and data networking installation and configuration.

• Ability or capability to produce data network diagrams and documentation.
• Ability to identify what you need to know and a willingness to proactively acquire and learn the necessary knowledge and skills.
• To provide technical support and troubleshooting for factory IT systems, data networks and cyber security solutions.
• To assist with the design of OT security solutions.
• To install, configure and administer factory IT and data products and solutions including;
  • Servers and Clients (Windows, Linux and proprietary)
  • Network routers, switchers
  • WiFi
• To install, configure and administer factory IT and data security products and solutions including;
  • Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware.
  • Patch Management.
  • Access control (Local and Directory based).
  • Log monitoring.
• Assist with cyber incident response.
• To be aware of the cyber threats and vulnerabilities within cyber security and specifically those within a manufacturing environment.

What would my Key Responsibilities include?

Key responsibilities would be around the installation, configuration, maintenance and support of OT security controls within a factory site.

Responsibilities and activities include:

• Relationship building with multi-discipline site personnel.
• Support the delivery of OT security workstreams and projects to ensure the following are carried out:
  • Security solutions are deployed as per design.
  • Factory Security Standards are complied with.
  • Security improvement plans are implemented.
  • Security reports are delivered on time.
• Identify improvements to security standards.
• Champion security compliance and good security behaviors within the factory site.
• Monitor and uphold high quality of service.
• Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear. 
• Work to deliver an agreed portfolio of OT security projects and improvements under the leadership of the Regional Factory Security Lead.
• Assist with the complex control related cyber troubleshooting.
• Working with multiple stakeholders to improve OT security skill sets within the factory workforce.
• Deploy security solutions and improvements, ensuring Security and Safety Standards are applied.
• Apply and monitor compliance with Factory Security Standards

Who would be my Key Interfaces?

• Regional Factory Security Lead
• Engineering Managers and Engineers
• Information Security Team
• Internal Unilever Subject Matter Experts
• Third Party Engineering Service Providers
• General Contractors
• OEM’s, Quality, Safety, WCM

What Skills and Experience do I need?

General

Typically requires 3 to 5 years of related A&C experience with hands-on experience or demonstrable capability of IT and data networks. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.  You’ll need to have strong IT technical skills to include; data networking, general purpose computing platforms such as Windows/Linux, software installation, configuration of security products such as Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware, Firewalls, Logging and Monitoring etc. Proficiency in MS Office – Excel / Power Point and Word required.  Working knowledge of data networks and end-to-end cyber controls and solutions. 

• Experience in an A&C environment within a global manufacturing organization.
• Experience or knowledge of cyber security concepts.
• Experience or capability to install, configure, and operate common security controls.
• Proven ability to analyze problems, identify core issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• A keen interest in cyber security and its application in an industrial environment.
• Willingness to proactively acquire and learn the necessary knowledge and skills.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)

ICS/OT Technology

A background in industrial control is essential. Supplementary experience or demonstrable capability in hands-on IT and networking and cyber security concepts is desirable.

• Experience of A&C systems or components including;
  • Process control.
  • SCADA.
  • Distributed control.
  • PLCs and RTUs.
  • Industrial data communications (e.g. Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Switches and Routers etc)
  • IoT and Industrial IoT.
• Experience of or demonstrable capability to install, configure and manage security controls (preferably in an industrial environment) including;
  • Firewalls.
  • Anti-Virus / Anti-Malware (AV/AM).
  • IPS/IDS.
  • Logging and Monitoring.
  • Access Control.
  • Asset Management.

Fluent in spoken and written English and local language.

Based from our Raeford/Hammond site but may require occasional travel to other local sites.

Company overview

Unilever is a global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods company in the UK and Ireland. We are already on target to achieve our huge ambition to double the size of our business globally whilst reducing our environmental impact. We are growing our business and also doing what is right for our consumers, community and environment. We are developing brands for people’s lives today and for the changing environment tomorrow - making sustainable living commonplace.

Working at Unilever means that you get to take part in this exciting journey and work with amazing people who are passionate about our large portfolio of famous brands. We want to improve billions of lives and you too can join us in making a sustainable difference.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $83,200 to $124,700. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

Application process

NOTE: As part of the job application, you will be asked to complete a brief online application form. Completion of the form is required in order to be considered. Please allow yourself enough time to complete the application form as when filled out partially or not at all it may adversely affect the progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete the form at once as you will be unable to return to it later.

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