Industrial (OT) Cyber Security Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ripponden; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is seeking an OT Cyber Security Specialist to safeguard its Operational Technology systems. Your role involves implementing security measures, monitoring network activity, and leading initiatives to manage vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or related field, hands-on experience in automation technology, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cyber security principles.
• Ability to lead, influence, and guide others.
• Comfortable working independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure OT assets are protected against cyber threats.
• Implement and support cyber security tools.
• Lead cyber hygiene and vulnerability management programmes.
• Monitor OT network activity and respond to incidents.

Skills

Hands-on experience in automation technology

Knowledge of industrial networks

Excellent analytical skills

Communication in English

Proactive mindset

Education

Diploma or degree in electrical engineering, electronics, automation, IT, or cyber security

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Antivirus software

Endpoint protection tools

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for new challenges and personal growth within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners? Then we have a great opportunity for you! Do you have a personality with the power to influence and connect?

Can you sustain the pace to keep on growing? Will you make an impact with your desire to win? 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 practices into 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 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.

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).

ABOUT US

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move, and sell some of the world’s most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies, and fresh ideas.

This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day. From diverse backgrounds and abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognize we’ve got some way to go, but we’ll get there with the support of our people.

It’s our people who drive our future growth. To find out more about what it’s like to work at Coca-Cola and our culture, we invite you to speak to one of our employees via our live chat platform – just click here to speak to an insider.

We recognize some people prefer not to participate in alcohol-related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.