It Infrastructure, Network And Cybersecurity Expert

The IT Infrastructure, Network and Cybersecurity Expert is a critical leadership role within Digital Manufacturing Operations function, responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of all IT infrastructure, network systems, and cybersecurity operations at the plant level.This role serves as the primary point of accountability for the convergence of IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, ensuring that manufacturing systems operate securely.The position reports to the Digital Manufacturing Operations Head and works in close collaboration with global IT teams, plant operations, quality, and HSE functions.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESIT Infrastructure & NetworkOversee design, deployment, and maintenance of IT infrastructure (servers, storage, virtualization, networks)Ensure system performance, availability, and lifecycle management (patching, updates)Manage LAN/WAN/WiFi, segmentation (IT/OT), and connectivity with global teamsCybersecurityImplement and enforce site cybersecurity strategy aligned with global standards (NIST/ISO **)Oversee threat detection, risk assessments, incident response, and security tools (SIEM, IAM, IDS/IPS) and promote security awareness across the siteOT/IT & Manufacturing SupportAct as IT liaison for OT systems (SCADA, MES, LIMS) and ensure secure integrationSupport manufacturing?critical systems, minimizing downtime and ensuring quick resolutionCompliance & QualityEnsure compliance with GxP, FDA, and internal standardsSupport audits, CSV documentation, and change control processesBusiness ContinuityManage Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans, including testing and backupsVendors, Budget & ProjectsManage vendors, contracts, and SLAsOversee IT budget and cost optimizationLead infrastructure and transformation projects aligned with global strategySet team objectives and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvementREQUIREMENTSHigher education in Information Technology or similar.Min 5 years of experience in a similar environmentEnglish for everyday business communication (C1)Very good problem solving and stakeholder management skillsTECHNICAL REQUIREMENTSNetworking:Routing and switching (Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent), Firewall management (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA), VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL/TLS), Network Access Control (NAC), Wireless infrastructure managementInfrastructure Platforms:Virtualization: VMware vSphere/vCenter, Microsoft Hyper?V Windows Server, Linux administration, Microsoft Azure / AWS cloud services, Storage systems (SAN, NAS) and backup solutions, Active Directory, DNS, DHCPCybersecurity:SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Vulnerability management tools (Tenable, Qualys), Identity & Access Management (IAM/PAM), Frameworks: NIST CSF & ISO **Manufacturing & OT Systems:SCADA/DCS systems and industrial protocols (OPC?UA, Modbus, Profinet), MES platforms (Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell, etc…), OT network security and industrial DMZ architecture, Computer System Validation (CSV) in GxP environmentsMonitoring & Management:IT monitoring tools, ITSM platforms (ServiceNow), Configuration Management Database (CMDB)WORKING CONDITIONSOn?site role based at the Riells i Viabrea manufacturing plantOccasional travel **%) to other sites, vendors, and global IT meetingsParticipation in on?call rotation for critical incidents and cybersecurity eventsClose collaboration with global IT, plant leadership, Quality, Operations, HSE and external vendorsManufacturing environment with mandatory compliance to safety and hygiene requirements#J-**-Ljbffr

Higher education in Information Technology or similar. Min 5 years of experience in a similar environment English for everyday business communication (C1) Very good problem solving and stakeholder management skills