Cyber Security Technician

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is seeking a Cyber Security Technician to protect Operational Technology (OT) systems critical for production. The successful candidate will implement security strategies, lead initiatives for cyber hygiene, and respond to incidents effectively. This role requires a technical background in cyber security and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure robust protection against cyber threats.

Qualifications

• Technical background in Cyber Security or Automation.
• Hands-on experience in an FMCG or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure OT assets and industrial control systems are secure.
• Lead cyber hygiene and vulnerability management programmes.
• Monitor OT network activity for security breaches.

Skills

Automation Technology

Cyber Security Principles

Analytical Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Cyber Security

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vulnerability Scanning Tools

Antivirus Solutions

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Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security Specialist

Location: Wakefield with Occasional Travel

About Your Role

As an OT Cyber Security Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding the Operational Technology (OT) systems that keep our production lines running smoothly. Aligned with our global OT Cyber Strategy, you’ll be the go-to person at site level for all things OT security, protecting our systems, responding to incidents, and embedding cyber security best practice into the heart of our factory operations.

Working closely with engineering, maintenance and central teams, you’ll ensure robust protection of our electrical, automation, and industrial network systems. You’ll also drive key initiatives like cyber hygiene programmes, vulnerability assessments, and network monitoring – keeping us ahead of threats and ready to respond.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure OT assets and industrial control systems are protected against cyber threats.
• Implement and support cyber security tools and practices defined in our global OT Cyber Strategy.
• Lead cyber hygiene and vulnerability management programmes, coordinating remediation where needed.
• Monitor OT network activity, detect insecure configurations or malicious activity, and take appropriate action.
• Own the site-level cyber incident response plan – coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring timely resolution.
• Support compliance efforts related to OT asset risk, cyber standards, and corporate policy.
• Report key metrics and KPIs on OT cyber activity and progress.
• Raise site-wide awareness of OT security principles through best practice sharing and training.
• Collaborate with the business continuity lead to ensure plans reflect OT cyber considerations.
• Build effective working relationships with engineering, site teams, central supply chain and Business Process Technology.
  
  

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU!

• You have a technical background – this could be a diploma or degree in electrical engineering, electronics, automation, IT, or cyber security, or equivalent experience
• You bring hands-on experience in automation technology, ideally in an FMCG or industrial environment.
• You understand OT systems such as PLCs, HMIs and SCADA, and have strong knowledge of industrial networks.
• You have solid grounding in cyber security principles – TCP/IP, common protocols, OSI model, and cyber tooling such as vulnerability scanning, antivirus and endpoint protection.
• You can lead, influence and guide others – from site technicians to external contractors.
• You’re confident working independently and as part of a broader cross-functional team.
• You have excellent analytical skills, a proactive mindset and a structured approach to problem solving.
• You’re comfortable communicating in English (a second language is a bonus).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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