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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Site Security Automation Cluster Lead - **Company:** Veracity Ventures Inc. - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/d156f2e3-a044-4357-9457-1b2d3f39f387/site-security-automation-cluster-lead ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering or closely related technical field. - 7+ years of relevant experience in automation, controls, engineering, manufacturing technology, or digital transformation. - Strong experience with industrial automation and controls. - Experience with automation operating areas and project engineering. - Experience with IoT / Industry 4.0 technologies. - Experience with industrial cybersecurity. - Strong project-management and cross-functional leadership skills. - Experience leading automation or digital transformation projects. - Strong influencing, communication, and presentation skills. - Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Ability to develop technology roadmaps and execute strategic initiatives. -Strong understanding of manufacturing automation systems and infrastructure. Preferred / Additional Skills - Manufacturing / CPG / FMCG industry experience. - Experience with CCN-based automation/control systems. - Digital Manufacturing Transformation experience. - Automation cybersecurity experience. - Capital project experience. - Experience managing automation technology budgets. - Business continuity and disaster recovery experience. - Industrial IoT / Industry 4.0. - Technology and equipment integration. - Experience working across multiple manufacturing sites. ## Description This role will lead the automation and digitalization agenda across a cluster of manufacturing sites, ensuring reliable, secure, and compliant automation systems while supporting capital projects, technology upgrades, cybersecurity initiatives, and Digital Manufacturing Transformation. Client is seeking a Site Security Automation Cluster Lead to serve as the local expert in automation, controls, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. The ideal candidate combines a strong technical foundation in automation and controls with project management, cybersecurity, IoT/Industry 4.0, stakeholder management, and digital transformation experience., (1) Automation & Digital Transformation - Develop, align, and execute site roadmaps for automation upgrades and Digital Manufacturing Transformation. - Lead multifunctional teams to design, implement, and fully utilize new automation and digital solutions. - Develop and execute the Process, Control & Information Systems (PC&IS) and digitalization roadmap. - Participate in regional and global automation and systems development initiatives. - Contribute expertise to the digital community of practice. (2) Automation Systems & Reliability - Provide day-to-day management of site automation across the assigned cluster. - Support both existing systems and newly deployed systems associated with capital projects. - Ensure automation systems remain in a safe and supported state. - Develop lifecycle strategies for obsolete hardware and software. (3) Cybersecurity & Infrastructure - Lead cybersecurity technology activities across the plant cluster in accordance with MINT standards. - Ensure sites follow company standards for automation infrastructure and cybersecurity. - Develop and execute roadmaps for automation and CCN infrastructure. - Serve as an escalation point for automation, CCN infrastructure, and cybersecurity issues. - Develop cluster cybersecurity and automation capabilities. (4) Capital Project Management - Execute project-management responsibilities for capital projects supporting automation and Digital Manufacturing Transformation. - Plan and organize cross-functional project teams. - Monitor project progress during development and implementation. (5) Financial & Lifecycle Management - Develop site and cluster automation budgets. - Manage spending related to support, maintenance, and lifecycle management. - Plan migration of obsolete systems to current supported hardware and software. ## Related Videos - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Microservices? Monoliths? 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