Staff Specialist Cyber Security Operational Technology

Are you ready for an exciting and challenging role in the field of Operational Technology (OT) and Manufacturing security? As a member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing advanced security concepts, consulting on and contributing to security architectures for OT and applications in the manufacturing environment, and taking on a key contributor role in global projects to improve cyber security in our manufacturing sites. You will work collaboratively with experts in production automation, IT, and cybersecurity to ensure security-by-design and provide active support in the security lifecycle management of complex production systems and manufacturing equipment. If you're passionate about improving cybersecurity and looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, we encourage you to join our team.

We are looking for individuals who have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or an equivalent course, at least 6 years of relevant working experience, and experience defining and implementing Security Architectures and Security concepts for the IT / OT environment. Skills in programming/scripting languages and experience in project management are considered a plus. Join us and be a part of a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative team dedicated to improving cybersecurity in our manufacturing sites.

In your new role you will:

• Recommend, develop, and implement advanced security concepts in the field of Operational Technology (OT) security, such as back-up, network segmentation, or hardening concepts.
• Be responsible for the evaluation and recommendation of security solutions for OT, and actively contribute to security architectures for OT.
• Explain, consult, and develop advanced security concepts for applications in the manufacturing environment.
• Take over a driving role in global projects to improve cybersecurity in manufacturing sites in the region APAC and in particular in Malaysia.
• Provide active support to equipment owners and equipment maintenance in the security lifecycle management of complex production systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Provide support to the manufacturing side in vulnerability management and incident response.
• Support the integration of advanced cyber security tools and techniques for OT cyber security.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and cross-regionally with experts in production automation, IT, and cyber security to ensure security by design.

You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or any equivalent course.
• At least 6 years of relevant working experience in the Semiconductor/Manufacturing / Industrial Automation / Industrial Process Control Sector.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Enterprise IT or Operational Technology (OT) cyber security domain ideally in the Semiconductor / Manufacturing / Industrial Automation / Industrial Process Control Sector or as a cyber security consultant.
• Experience with defining and implementing Security Architectures and Security concepts for the IT / OT environment including backup, Malware Defense, hardening techniques for OT equipment (i.e. Linux and Windows operating systems), and IT / OT network architectures.
• Experience as a cybersecurity consultant in application development within the manufacturing environment is considered a plus.
• Strong understanding of common cybersecurity frameworks for ICS / OT environments (e.g. ISA-99/IEC 62443, CIS, NIST SP 800-82, etc.) is a plus.
• First experience in control systems design, implementation and / or maintenance of SCADA / ICS is a plus.
• Skills in programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, Go) that allow automating processes are considered a plus.
• A positive attitude, strong analytic skills, excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present technical proposals targeted to the audience clearly and concisely.
• The ability to work with diverse teams and worldwide peers collaboratively.
• Experience in project management is a plus.
• Self-motivated, driven to learn and pragmatic.
• Excellent English in both writing and speaking.

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Infineon designs, develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of semiconductors and semiconductor-based solutions, focusing on key markets in the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Its products range from standard components to special components for digital, analog, and mixed-signal applications to customer-specific solutions together with the appropriate software.

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