OT Cyber Security Lead

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the global OT cybersecurity strategy and standards supporting the manufacturing network strategy for the DePuy Synthes Joints platform.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, IT, cybersecurity, and site leadership teams to ensure effective and consistent implementation of cybersecurity standards across all manufacturing locations.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of OT cybersecurity technologies to improve security, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide expert guidance and support to manufacturing sites worldwide, ensuring adherence to cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic cybersecurity assessments, identify security risks and gaps, and drive remediation actions to strengthen the manufacturing environment.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging threats, and advancements in OT cybersecurity and manufacturing networks, incorporating relevant best practices into global standards.
• Support cybersecurity governance, compliance initiatives, and audit readiness activities across the global manufacturing network.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the security posture and resilience of manufacturing systems and industrial control environments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience within manufacturing, industrial automation, manufacturing systems, or operational technology (OT) environments.
• Strong knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles, industrial control systems (ICS), manufacturing networks, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience developing and implementing global standards, policies, and governance models across multiple sites and regions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills in a global matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment across geographically dispersed teams.
• Self-driven professional with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments within MedTech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries.
• Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-82, or similar industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Experience working within global manufacturing networks and large-scale digital transformation initiatives.