Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage Posted Date: Nov 5 2024 GSC R&D Engineering Services provides Facilities Management, Engineering and Capital Projects delivery for Technical R&D sites within GSC's Engineering and EHS organisation. We do this by simplifying decision making and clarifying accountabilities at all levels to drive performance. We leverage talent within our GSK and Service Partner organizations and deploy engineering and technology solutions that will drive efficiencies and compliance. This is to enable scientists to focus on discovery and development of GSK's portfolio of products, to impact the health of billions of people by the end of the decade. The primary purpose of the Senior OT Security Engineer role is to hold the status of OT Cyber Security Champion, providing technical expertise to support a diversity of facilities equipment, automation and control systems across the UK cluster (3 UK R&D sites - Stevenage, Addenbrookes and Harlow). The role will work closely with the site operations team, automation team, capital projects and service partner organisations and it is expected to provide as well hands-on engineering support (L2 support) wherever is required. The role will manage consistent execution and compliance within Automation and OT engineering programmes across the 3 sites through provision of engineering and project management skills. We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme. We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work. Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK In this role you will: Technical Authority - To act as the OT Network (OTN) Technical authority on related matters where required for the cluster (3 UK R&D sites - 3 OTNs). Projects - Responsible for ensuring that all projects and engineering changes at the cluster comply with the GSK OT Security standards, guidance, processes and procedures. OT Security Risk Management - Owning and managing site OT Security risks with a view to reduce risks to an acceptable level, and then maintain or reducing said level. This involves working closely with the above site OT Security Manager to prioritise mitigation actions in alignment with the region's strategy and available budget Technical support - Responsible for providing technical leadership during solution design, development, testing and implementation. Technical authors/approvers of local processes & procedures To act as an advocate for OT Cybersecurity, enabling operations/projects to maximize the exploitation of technology while the OT Security is maintained. This involves working closely with the site Automation Manager to bring continuous improvements. Why you? Basic Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: HNC or Degree level in Computing, Networks, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related engineering discipline Specialist training in OT Cyber Security (SANS ICS410/ICS515 and/or ISA/IEC 62443 or equivalent) Basic knowledge of the IT/OT networks principles Basic knowledge of Automation/ICS/OT systems (BMS, PLC, HMI, Field Instrumentation, etc) Experience in Cyber Security risk reduction for IT/OT infrastructure. Proven ability to manage contractor/consultant staff Preferred Qualifications & Skills: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Proven experience in supporting Automation/ICS/OT systems (PLC, HMI, Field Instrumentation) for off the shelf and bespoke facilities equipment (Boilers, Electrical/Water Systems, etc) Strong Knowledge of IT/OT infrastructure and proven experience in delivering capital projects to achieve Cyber Security risk reduction Experience with enterprise firewalls & networking, Palo Alto & Cisco preferred Experience with industrial networks (e.g. Profibus, Fieldbus, Ethernet, Modbus, Backnet and Serial comms 485, RS232 etc.) Leadership skills to enhance the cybersecurity mindset of the workforce on site and be the main advocate of the OT Security standards Strong experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry Closing Date for Applications - 4th December 2024. 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