OT Security Engineer

Job Title: 

Manufacturing/Operational Technology Security Analyst

Role Description: 

The Manufacturing/Operational Technology Security Analyst is responsible for leading and managing the successful design, delivery, and sustainment of for Cepheid Manufacturing Security initiative. This position works closely with business leaders, Manufacturing & Supply Chain engineering,   OT teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of expectations, objectives, and outcomes. This position also ensures adherence to the Danaher Business System and best practices for IT and Operational Technology Security.

This position is part of the Information Security team and preference will be in Lodi, CA. Ability to travel to manufacturing sites globally upon request. 

Job Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of leading complex Operational Technology (OT) and IT projects, systems, processes, and suppliers.
• Experience with managing suppliers, including successfully implementing supplier service changes.
• Experience in deploying OT-IT convergence, processes and governance changes and rollouts.
• Strong knowledge of Information Security program, processes, technologies, and governance.
• Security industry standards such as International Society of Automation ISE 62443, NIST SP 1800-1, SP 8183a, and NIST SP 800-161r1. 
• Hands on experience on Claroty-xDome OT solution.
• Experience on OT risk assessment as per the industry specific standard.
• Experience as a ICS control engineer, Having knowledge on PLC, SCADA, and DCS.
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a collaboration-mentality to develop, deliver, operationalize, document, and support solutions.
• Excellent facilitation skills and ability to use influence to negotiate positive outcomes. 
• Understanding of policies, procedures and standards and ability to write technical documentation.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Create and follow a strong governance structure for clear communication, good decisions, and fast problem-solving.
• Evaluate IT and Operational Technologies architecture, designs, and processes proposals to ensure they are aligned to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). 
• Evaluating Request for Proposals and developing business case for program funding. 
• Strong vendor management skills to ensure deliverables are of high quality and meet the requirements specified. 
• Find, assess, and reduce potential risks, such as technical, operational, financial, or reputational risks. Report issues as needed and have backup plans.
• Work with the implementation partner to ensure quality and timely delivery, solve any problems or conflicts, and give feedback and guidance as needed.
• Make sure resources are used well, priorities are aligned, and standards and best practices are followed.
• Report regularly and accurately on the status, achievements, challenges, and risks, using the right formats and tools.
• Track the expenses against the plan. Report any differences or risks and suggest fixes.

Additional Details

Onsite 

Location:   Lodi, CA, USA.