OT Security Architect

OT Security Architect

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Job Summary

As part of the Security Architecture and Advisory team, the OT Security Lead will review, implement, and enhance security architecture standards for OT infrastructure and ICS systems and provide comprehensive end-to-end security.

Your Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create and execute the strategy, vision, and roadmap for Sandoz OT security
• Define and document the overall OT network security architecture (including OT network segmentation approach)
• Create standard frameworks and configuration standards across OT security capabilities
• Maintain and operate technology related to ICS security to prevent unauthorized access and business disruption
• Coordinate OT security risk assessments, develop risk treatment plans, produce assessment reports on a regular basis, and ensure that metrics are tracked
• Assess and implement required security controls, and identify recommendations for improvement in line with industry standards to maintain an effective security posture
• Drive change management processes for the OT environment and support the OT asset inventory (systems, machines, and software) by orchestrating OT asset collection, tracking, and maintenance
• Partners with security architects to identify and evaluate the impact of emerging technologies in the OT environment (e.g.: introduction of newly developed tools into the production facilities)
• Collaborate with the different security teams, such as:

o Collaboration with the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team to create the necessary policies, and procedures for the cybersecurity domains listed above

o Collaboration with the Incident Response team to perform IR activities within the OT environment

o Collaboration with the Culture and Awareness team to jointly develop internal communication and trainings plans to increase security awareness, e.g.: in manufacturing sites

• Enable strategic decisions to provide secure OT capabilities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and strategic external partners
• Deliver high quality work outcomes in a high-pressure, fast paced setting to meet company needs

Minimum Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• University degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, information technology or other relevant field(s)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• At least 10 years of experience in cyber security domains, with at least 5 years in OT/ICS security environment
• Understanding and proven experience in security controls and requirements specific to OT environments, and standards such as IEC62443, ISA99, NIST 800.82 or equivalent
• Previous experience of running an OT security organization in regulated environment
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and inter-personal skills ability to develop influential relationships with different stakeholders across all levels
• Change Management Champion with experience in leading teams through large-scale IT change/transformation programs
• Highly experienced people leader with the ability to lead and develop diverse teams across wide geographies
• An entrepreneurial mindset driven by curiosity, continuous improvement, and interest in technical advancements and trends
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and properly delegate work

Preferred Requirements:

• Certification or accreditation in Information Security (e.g.: CISM, CISA, CISSP, etc.) a plus but not required

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us!

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