OT & Cybersecurity Specialist (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• Co-lead the global OT Security domain within the Digitalization Team, ensuring close alignment with Corporate IT, Maintenance, Engineering, and Production functions
• Coordinate and support NIS2 implementation , including risk assessments, control validation, and audit readiness across all plants; act as key interface between Corporate IT Security, site operations, and external auditors
• Define, harmonize, and maintain global OT security standards , including OT network architecture, firewall segmentation concepts, secure remote access, VPN policies, and identity/access procedures for OT assets
• Evaluate and mitigate cybersecurity risks in OT environments, in close collaboration with Corporate IT Security
• Support the secure integration of machines and systems into the company's Industrial Data Platform, including connectivity middleware and visualization environments (eg, Kepware, ThingWorx)
• Provide guidance for global and plant-level rollouts , ensuring compliance with corporate OT security requirements and alignment with connectivity standards
• Prepare, maintain, and manage OT cybersecurity documentation , including network diagrams, asset inventories, access concepts, and audit evidence
• Conduct training and awareness sessions for automation, engineering, and maintenance teams on secure OT operation, incident response, and best practices
• Act as OT–data enablement interface , ensuring that OT data provided for analytics/AI use cases meets security, reliability, and quality requirements.

Your Profile

• Educational background in automation technology, industrial IT, or electrical engineering, or comparable qualification
• Minimum 3 years of experience in OT/IT integration, industrial networking, or cybersecurity
• Strong knowledge of network architectures (Layer 2/3, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls) and industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, Ethernet/IP).
• Familiarity with NIS2, ISO 27001, IEC 62443 or related cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience with IoT gateways, SCADA/MES systems, and digital shop floor solutions
• High analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into actionable measures
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across IT, production, and external partners
• Independent, well-structured, and results-driven working style
• Excellent command of English; German is an advantage

Your Benefits

• For the ideal compatibility of work and private life, we offer the possibility of mobile working as well as a flexible flextime arrangement, with up to 14 additional days possible.
• As an innovative employer, it is natural for us to equip you with the latest technology and give you the opportunity to work remotely.
• Security in old age – we support you through a company pension scheme.
• Healthy nutrition is important, therefore we provide all employees with fresh fruit and vegetables at the workplace.
• Tailored personnel development ensures your professional success.
• There is something for everyone! Through our partners, we ensure a healthy balance (employer-funded supplementary health insurance, gym membership, free swimming at the local indoor pool, vaccinations).
• Being part of it is worth it! Employee benefits through Corporate Benefits.Our own company daycare “KiCoKids” enables the perfect compatibility of work and family.
• Unique! KIRCHHOFF Culture Life: culture and events – with us, it always stays varied.

Interested? Please send us your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, and references) directly via our online application portal.

We look forward to receiving your application!