Senior OT/IT Cyber Security Engineer - Infrastructure

Are you a digital native with genuine enthusiasm and passion for technology? Would you like to opportunity to drive digital readiness and solutions in the fourth industrial revolution for the world's largest bearing manufacturer? Then you could be our next...

Senior OT/IT Cyber Security Engineer -
Infrastructure

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. You will be the trusted advisor that brings cybersecurity engineering and advisory services to SKF Manufacturing globally.

You will be responsible for managing, designing, and implementing security practices, processes, and technologies across the SKF Manufacturing footprint globally. Consequently, you will work with mitigating the risks arising from the use, process, storage, and transmission of information used in industrial OT/IT environments.

Your primary responsibility will be to improve cyber security posture in the area of OT/IT infrastructure, industrial networks and industrial cyber-physical systems, industrial IoT and various data processing devices, and industrial cloud systems across SKF Manufacturing.

What you can expect in this role
Develop and optimize processes to improve OT infrastructure security, and manage cross-functional internal and external team collaboration and communications
Develop and maintain OT/IT/IIOT infrastructure architecture standards for different types of plants and facilities
Work with infrastructure and development teams to integrate, implement, and maintain security tools in OT/IT environments across the plants
Support in building secure products and standards around emerging technologies and using existing standards and security practices
Perform security architecture and low-level security design reviews in Data and Storage Protection, Endpoint Security, Authentication and Authorizations, and Network Security
Support the business and major incident management teams for effective problem management and root cause analysis
Accompany implementation of new cyber security controls in OT environment and work with IoT security solutions


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
Some years of experience in IT/OT cybersecurity, related to the industry’s security best practice
Hands-on implementation experience of current and emerging state-of-the-art IT/OT systems technologies, architectures, and products
Experience in deployment of security controls in endpoints, and industrial networks, including network zoning, segmentation and isolation designs, and implementation
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.)
Ability to collaborate with computer engineers, production engineers, and other OT/IT professionals to develop strategies for effective OT security
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
Enjoy not only having the latest technology toys but rather the development of real management and work culture
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



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.

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