Cybersecurity Specialist

Siemens Mobility; Congleton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Congleton is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to safeguard its manufacturing infrastructure. This role involves leading security activities, developing cybersecurity strategies, and ensuring physical and IT security within the plant. Candidates should possess a degree in IT or a related field and demonstrate relevant experience in operational technology and cybersecurity standards. Competitive benefits include hybrid working options and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Performance-Based Bonus

Hybrid Working

Pension Plan

26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443 and ISO 27001.
• Clear communication of complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Ability to drive results in multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all security activities for the Congleton factory.
• Act as the local Product and Solution Security Expert (PSSE).
• Develop and implement the factory’s cybersecurity strategy.
• Identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Ensure physical and IT security across the plant.
• Collaborate globally within the wider MC organisation.

Skills

Knowledge of cybersecurity standards

Proven experience in operational technology and IT security

Collaboration and organizational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in IT or related discipline

Job description

To solve the biggest challenges of our time, we need bright minds with the ambition to make the impossible possible. Siemens is your place to thrive, challenge the status quo, make a difference and grow in a team of innovators who share your passion for tech. Are you in?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cybersecurity Specialist to join the Governance team at Siemens’ award-winning manufacturing site in Congleton UK, part of the Motion Control (MC) business unit.

Our cybersecurity specialist will work to ensure our infrastructure and systems are well protected against potential threats to ensure seamless factory operation. They will work closely with the various teams across the location and with our headquarter teams in various countries.

Due to the need for in-person support, this role is based in our Congleton location with the requirement to be on-site every week.

You’ll create impact by

• Lead all security activities for the Congleton factory, ensuring independent management of business-as-usual security tasks.
• Act as the local Product and Solution Security Expert (PSSE), reporting to the Factory Managing Director and global Cybersecurity Officer.
• Develop and implement the factory’s cybersecurity strategy, driving security measures and supporting responsible teams.
• Identify and mitigate potential security risks, coordinating meetings and tracking implementation of security actions.
• Ensure physical and IT security across the plant, including access control, production systems, and network integrity.
• Collaborate globally within the wider MC organisation, sharing best practices and preparing documentation for knowledge transfer.

What we’re looking for

• Degree or equivalent qualification in IT or related discipline, with strong knowledge of cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443 and ISO 27001.
• Proven experience in operational technology and IT security, including project management and clear communication of complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Excellent collaboration and organisational skills, with the ability to drive results in multi-stakeholder environments and adapt terminology for different audiences.

What can we offer?

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance.
• Hybrid Working: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid working arrangements.
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: Recharge with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.