IT/OT Cyber Security Lead

Do you want to lead a global team of IT/OT Security Coordinators for the world’s largest bearing manufacturer? Then you could be our next...

IT/OT Cyber Security Lead

The SKF Cyber Security setup is tasked to monitor, control and support the SKF Group. The OT Security Team supports SKF’s manufacturing footprint with digital solutions, skills, and knowledge to strengthen World Class Manufacturing for competitive advantage. In this position, you will lead the OT Security Team, and you will be the trusted advisor that brings cybersecurity engineering and advisory services to SKF Manufacturing globally.

What you can expect in this role
Ensure that we manage, design, and implement security practices, processes, and technologies, thus mitigating the risks arising from the use, process, storage, and transmission of information used in industrial infrastructures and organizations – from a people, process, and technology perspective
Implement new security controls in the OT environment
Report on risk, performance, and compliance
Ensure there is an efficient operating model for the IT/OT Security Coordinators across the SKF Manufacturing footprint to perform end-to-end network and systems security reviews, identify vulnerabilities and risks, develop mitigation plans, and evaluate security tools and services



We expect you to have
MSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or similar
Experience in working in various positions within IT security on a senior level (preferably with IT/digital transformation projects) in an international environment
Extensive experience in IT/OT cybersecurity related to the industry’s security best practices, including leading the plan, design, and implementation of cybersecurity controls in the IT/OT environment, and identifying and addressing gaps in these controls
Hands-on implementation experience of current and emerging state-of-the-art IT/OT systems technologies, architectures, and products preferably in large organizations using either on-premises based and/or cloud-based environments
Experience in developing policies, procedures, and recommendations as required for the implementation of IT/OT network and systems cybersecurity and compliance controls
Experience in a wide range of information security technologies, embedded security, and infrastructure platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, etc.), and prior exposure to industrial network platforms, ports & protocols (Cisco, Phoenix Contact, etc.)
Fluent in English, both verbal and writing


SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

You will enjoy working here if you
Are a digital native with genuine enthusiasm and passion for technology, and not afraid to take lead under the disruption of the digital era
Have excellent communication and organizational skills to contribute as a leading member of global, distributed teams focused on delivering quality services and solutions for the global SKF Manufacturing footprint
Optimistic in your ability to be successful, and be positioned to establish a habit of continuous adaptation to efficiently empower the digital worker in the SKF Manufacturing
Grasp the technical detail as well as the strategic thinking necessary in driving technology-based business transformation



We offer
The opportunity to drive the digital readiness and solutions in the fourth industrial revolution for the world's largest bearing manufacturer
A role in an international and diverse environment with endless growth opportunities


Some additional information
Preferred location: Gothenburg (SWE) or Sofia (BUL).

You will report to the Manager of IT Security & Compliance, who is located in Gothenburg, Sweden.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Danijel Sjogren, Recruitment Expert EMEA, at danijel.sjogren@skf.com. Please note that we can't accept applications via email.

Is this you?
If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV and cover letter no later than November 20, 2022.

We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that we can't accept applications via email.

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