Global OT Cybersecurity Leader – Manufacturing

Smith+Nephew; Watford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith+Nephew is seeking a global OT cybersecurity leader to define governance, risk management, and secure modernization of manufacturing technologies. You will work across IT, OT and engineering to embed security by design and align with IEC 62443 and NIST to protect critical operations.

This role requires strategic leadership and hands-on expertise in industrial cybersecurity within medical technology manufacturing, influencing sites worldwide and coordinating incident response to safeguard

Qualifications

• Strong experience in OT or industrial cybersecurity within manufacturing or critical infrastructure environments, with a clear understanding of ICT technologies and risks.

Responsibilities

• Define governance and lead risk management activities across global OT environments.
• Act as cybersecurity lead for major OT projects, ensuring security-by-design and coordinating incident response across regions and functions.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Job description

Smith+Nephew is seeking a global OT cybersecurity leader to define governance, risk management, and secure modernization of manufacturing technologies. You will work across IT, OT and engineering to embed security by design and align with IEC 62443 and NIST to protect critical operations.

This role requires strategic leadership and hands-on expertise in industrial cybersecurity within medical technology manufacturing, influencing sites worldwide and coordinating incident response to safeguard