Information Technology Infrastructure Specialist

As the OT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Manager in a manufacturing setup with integrated PLC, SCADA, and IT-OT systems, you will be responsible for securing networks, managing operational IT assets, enforcing access controls, and driving strategic security initiatives across OT/ICS environments in collaboration with cross-functional teams. In the realm of OT Infrastructure, you will identify, document, and report OT/ICS-related risks to the Security Lead. Managing user accounts and privileges, handling logical access changes, and conducting periodic reviews will be part of your routine. Additionally, overseeing physical and virtual machines, performing hardware/software audits, applying patches, updates, and configurations to secure all operating systems, safeguarding network traffic and equipment, maintaining device inventory and address lists, managing VPNs, routers, and security policies will be crucial tasks to ensure a robust security framework. Furthermore, configuring secure remote access, monitoring user activity, log system changes, enforcing port restrictions, and ensuring implementation of organizational password policy across OT/ICS systems will be essential for maintaining a secure environment. In the domain of OT Security, you will be required to develop and manage OT/ICS cybersecurity plans, internal controls, and improvement strategies. Conducting and overseeing OT/ICS risk assessments, implementing risk treatment plans, reviewing and approving security-related business cases, managing funding requests, and monitoring program success through defined schedules for continuous improvement will fall under your purview. Moreover, maintaining and updating OT/ICS security documentation and charters, guiding Asset Owners with training plans, capability development, building and implementing a comprehensive OT/ICS security communications strategy, responding promptly to security alerts and incidents, escalating through defined channels as needed, and coordinating end-to-end threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments will be integral components of your role. Qualifications for this position include a BE / B. Tech in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, along with proven experience in managing IT services in a plant or manufacturing environment for a duration of 2 to 6 years. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of network and server management, excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, a good understanding of IT compliance and audit processes, effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.,