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Automation & Cyber Security Manager

Summary

Oversee cybersecurity for industrial automation and OT systems, aligning with ISO 2700x, IEC 62443, and GxP/GMP standards while managing risk assessments and lifecycle documentation.

Salary: £70,000 - 110,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Knowledge of IT and/or OT cyber security, including frameworks such as ISO 2700x and IEC 62443
  • Experience with industrial automation systems and OT architecture, including integration with IT systems
  • Familiarity with regulated environments and standards such as GxP, including GMP and GAMP5, and IEC 61508/61511
  • Understanding of cyber security risk assessments, controls, and system documentation
  • Experience in system lifecycle management, including validation, change control, and documentation practices
  • Knowledge of data protection and information protection principles
  • Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and work within a matrix organisation
  • A degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Additional cyber security certifications such as CISM, CISA, CISSP, or similar are an advantage; GICSP is preferred
  • A satisfactory DBS certificate is required for employment
Responsibilities:
  • Ensure Operational Technology (OT) cyber security compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including managing the cyber security management system, risk assessments, controls, and training
  • Conduct and maintain security risk assessments, network documentation, and asset registers, and ensure implementation of appropriate countermeasures
  • Manage OT systems and equipment throughout their lifecycle, including implementation of cyber security measures, change control, and documentation updates
  • Plan and execute automation and IT-related projects, ensuring alignment with system requirements and production needs
  • Act as system lead for validation and continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and OT systems
  • Ensure system reliability and performance, including obsolescence management and application of functional and safety standards
  • Develop and maintain procedures for integration of IT and IACS systems in both GxP and non-GxP environments
  • Support development of OT architecture, standards, and governance, and collaborate with global and local stakeholders
  • Drive communication and change management within engineering teams to support implementation of cyber security and automation initiatives
  • Support deployment and use of business intelligence tools and contribute to processes for data aggregation and reporting
Technologies:
  • Business Intelligence
  • Support
  • Matrix
  • Network
  • Security

More:

We are Boehringer Ingelheim, a Top Employer in the UK, recognised for our commitment to building an exceptional workplace through strong people practices and supportive HR policies. We are offering a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2027 for an Automation & Cyber Security Manager role within a regulated manufacturing environment, where you will help secure and improve industrial automated control systems, support production systems, and enable secure OT/IT integration.

last updated 33 week of 2026

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