Junior Cybersecurity Analyst - OT

Barilla wants to recruit an Junior Cyber Security Analyst - OT to join our Technical Development team in our Headquarter in Parma (Italy). The role will report to the Cyber Security OT Manager and will contribute to the design and implementation of OT cybersecurity solutions in plants, applying Corporate Cyber Security frameworks to projects for new lines and equipment.

Job Purpose

Automation systems in Barilla and industrial production environments require to stay up-to-date in terms of cyber defense, in order to mitigate the risk of massive business interruptions.

It is mandatory to provide the highest level of cybersecurity posture applicable in plants/warehouses/mills, adopting IT Cyber Security solutions/best practices with OT-specific implementation.

In this context, the role will provide specialistic know-how in the initiatives for product and/or packaging innovations, new production lines, factory automation and extraordinary maintenance by interacting with the Project Engineering, Plants, Operations, IT and other Supply Chain units.

The role is accountable for coping with analysis, implementing solutions, and guaranteeing corporate technical – technological excellence in compliance with specified standards.

Main Responsibilities

1. Support the design and the implementation of OT cybersecurity solutions and complex OT networking/systems in plants and Headquarter;
2. Monitoring OT cybersecurity and cooperating with HQ (IT Plants Security) in managing security events;
3. Apply Corporate cybersecurity frameworks (by IT/Technical Development) in new automation projects in plant, adapting to specific plant context and needs;
4. Support plant technical area to comply with Corporate guidelines and industry best practices in OT design, protection and maintenance;
5. Perform local OT cybersecurity assessments and cooperate to audits;
6. Locally deal with cybersecurity/network suppliers and OT suppliers with security impacts;
7. Contribute to the development of the Industrial Cybersecurity practice within Supply Chain, in accordance Barilla cybersecurity strategy.

1. University degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related fields
2. Minimum 1 - 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: industrial automation (manufacturing/processing/warehousing), IT/OT networking, IT/OT cybersecurity, IT/OT system integration, industrial networking or Industry 4.0
3. Fluent both in Italian and English
4. Strong teamworking skills
5. Ability to work in parallel on different projects
6. Problem solving
7. Driving results
8. Willing to travel in Italy (up to 50%)

1. Permanent contract
2. First-hand experience working on live projects, as the fastest way to learn and grow
3. Training on-the-job and learning & development programs
4. Possibility to get involved in national and international Diversity & Inclusion projects
5. Access to our onsite shop where you can pick up our products at a generously discounted price
6. Flexible working hours and Smart Working

1. Contract: Full time
2. Location: Parma (Italy)