Global OT ICS Security Lead

McCain Foods; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global OT ICS Security Lead to drive the strategic direction of their Operational Technology security initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will secure industrial control systems and mitigate cyber risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance cybersecurity posture, develop robust security policies, and implement cutting-edge technologies. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will significantly impact the security landscape and contribute to business continuity.

Benefits

Health coverage (medical, dental, vision)

Retirement savings benefits

Vacation and holidays

Company-supported volunteering time

Mental health resources

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT and OT security.
• Familiarity with IEC 62443 and NIST frameworks.
• Ability to lead and manage cybersecurity projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead McCain’s OT security program and develop security policies.
• Collaborate with teams to secure OT network architectures.
• Monitor and report on OT cybersecurity risks to leadership.

Skills

OT operating environment (e.g. SCADA, PLCs)

OT cybersecurity programs

Network segmentation

Firewalls

VPNs

Zero-trust models

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Asset discovery tools

Forensic analysis

Education

10+ years in IT security and OT security

Experience in global organizations

Certifications like GICSP, CISSP, CISM

Tools

SIEM

Anomaly detection tools

Log analysis tools

Job description

Position Title: Global OT ICS Security Lead

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Florenceville Main

Requisition ID:35663

About the role

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

We are currently looking for a Global OT ICS Security Lead, located in Florenceville, NB.

As the Primary Lead for McCain’s OT Security Program, you will be responsible for driving the strategic and operational direction of McCain’s Operational Technology (OT) security initiatives. Your role will focus on securing industrial control systems (ICS), mitigating cyber risks, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while enabling business continuity. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT Security, Engineering, and Business Units, to strengthen McCain’s OT cybersecurity posture.

Accountabilities:

Primary Functions:

• Function as a primary lead for McCain’s OT security program.
• Develop and lead McCain’s global OT security program, aligning it with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Define OT security policies, standards & guidelines. Be accountable to define and implement the OT security roadmap.
• Establish a governance framework that integrates OT security into overall business and operational risk management.

• Ensure continuous governance and risk monitoring, providing regular updates to executive leadership on OT cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies.
• Work with a multifunctional team to design and implement secure OT network architectures, including IT/OT segmentation, firewalls, air-gapping, and zero-trust models.

• In collaboration with Security Operations, design security monitoring solutions (SIEM, anomaly detection, asset management tools) for ICS/SCADA environments.
• Define the tooling and processes to increase cyber resilience in OT environments to an acceptable level.
• Act as a solution architect to fulfill new OT needs in a secure-by-design approach. This includes defining architectural integration of new applications, (Cloud) providers, networks, firewalls and systems with a specific focus on the impact on preventive, detective and responsive security controls
• Establish and oversee an OT-specific incident response framework, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery from cyber threats targeting industrial systems.
• Research and select new IT & OT technologies. This includes partner and technology selection through RFP, Proof of Concept studies, integration into the existing technology and governance landscape and transfer to respective stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of emerging OT threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends, integrating intelligence into McCain’s security program.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Detail OT operating environment (e.g. SCADA, PLCs)
• Experience in developing, leading, and scaling OT cybersecurity programs across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Knowledge of network segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, and zero-trust models for securing OT environments.
• Working effectively with engineering, automation, IT security, compliance, and business leadership teams.
• Familiarity with IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, asset discovery tools, anomaly detection, and log analysis for OT.
• Experience in handling ICS-specific cyber incidents, working with SOC teams, forensic analysis, and cyber drill exercises.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK for ICS, nation-state threats, ransomware attacks on OT, and supply chain vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with Rockwell solutions.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 10+ years of combined experience in IT security, OT security, and industrial control systems.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in securing ICS & OT environments, including DCS, PCS, SCADA systems, PLCs, etc.
• Familiarity with industry-specific security frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, ISO 27001, and CIS controls.
• Knowledge of security standards (e.g. IEC 62443, NIST SP800-82, ISO2700x)
• At least 5 years of experience in international and global organizations
• Supplier management (incl. provider and technology sourcing)
• Understands the threat landscape of network-connected OT/ICS technology.
• Ability to lead and manage projects
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and explain technical knowledge in business language to management and other stakeholders
• Very knowledgeable in IT & OT technological trends
• Expert in various IT security domains (certifications like GICSP, CISSP, CISM are a plus)

About McCain

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Leadership Principles

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

• We are customer obsessed.
• We think big and plan ahead.
• We bring out the best in our people.
• We act like owners.

The McCain experience

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.

Compensation Package

$102,700.00-$137,000.00CAD annually + bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is strong; McCain is an equal opportunity employer and accessible employer. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information, you agree it will be handled in accordance with our Global Employee Privacy Policy.

Job Family: Information Technology
Division: Global Digital Technology
Department: Global IS Security
Location(s): Various locations in New Brunswick, Canada

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)