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# Manufacturing IT Cyber Security Specialist

- **Company:** Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics
- **Location:** Livonia, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Microsoft Office, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/392128234

## About the Role

* Interest in providing industrial cyber security support within manufacturing environments and coordinating cyber security initiatives.
 * Ability to recognize common needs with potential for strategic solutions.
 * General understanding and awareness of vulnerability management processes, incident management procedures, and common exploit methods.
 * Must work well in a team environment and be flexible enough to work on any aspect of the project as needed.
 * Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills and comfort level interacting with all levels of the plant hierarchy.
 * Well rounded plant floor background with exposure to IT systems and plant floor controls.
 * Ability to work onsite on a full time basis supporting multiple automotive manufacturing facilities in multiple areas., * Degree or certification(s) in Information Technology/Cybersecurity related field
 * A strong interest in developing ICS-specific Cyber Security skills.
 * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
 * 2+ years Manufacturing Plant Floor Experience with exposure to Industrial IT systems and controls.
 * Travel

## Description

The onsite Manufacturing IT Cyber Security Specialist will join a growing team of Engineering and Health & Safety professionals helping our customers reduce their work-related risk to quality, productivity and employee health.

This key role will have the opportunity to help improve enterprise operating capability by managing and implementing Cyber Security-specific controls within automotive manufacturing environments. Cyber Security is a highly visible topic and this position will require communication with people throughout the organization providing insight and support into many key areas of Cyber Security within a manufacturing environment., * IT Cyber Security initiatives including implementation and management of Manufacturing Cyber Security standards at the assigned facility.

 * Work closely with all levels and groups within the plant to ensure Industrial Cyber Security standards and practices are understood and being followed.
 * Coordinate with counterparts at other facilities as well as corporate management to report status, share best practices and overcome challenges.
 * Job may require occasional off-shift support to implement initiatives during non-production times.


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