Industrial OT Cybersecurity & Automation Lead (Contract)

Boehringer Ingelheim; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in the United Kingdom is seeking an Automation & Cyber Security Manager to safeguard OT/ICS security in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role translates global security standards to local practice, driving cyber security, automation, and data-driven improvements for production systems.

This fixed-term contract until 31 December 2027 requests knowledge of IT/OT security, GxP, GMP, IEC standards, industrial automation, and lifecycle management, with collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience in IT/OT cyber security and ISO 2700x or IEC 62443
• Experience with industrial automation and OT/IT integration
• Familiarity with GxP (GMP, GAMP5) and IEC 61508/61511

Responsibilities

• Ensure OT cyber security compliance with regulatory standards, manage CSMS, risk assessments, controls, and training
• Conduct and maintain security risk assessments, network documentation, and asset registers; implement countermeasures
• Manage OT systems lifecycle, including cyber security measures, change control, and documentation updates
• Plan and execute automation and IT projects aligned with production needs
• Lead validation and continuous improvement initiatives for OT systems
• Ensure system reliability and performance, including obsolescence management and adherence to standards
• Develop IT/IACS integration procedures for GxP and non-GxP environments
• Support OT architecture, governance, and stakeholder collaboration
• Drive change management within engineering teams for cyber security and automation
• Support deployment of BI tools and data reporting processes

Skills

IT/OT cyber security

OT architecture

Cyber security standards

Data protection

Education

Engineering/Computer Science degree

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim in the United Kingdom is seeking an Automation & Cyber Security Manager to safeguard OT/ICS security in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role translates global security standards to local practice, driving cyber security, automation, and data-driven improvements for production systems.

This fixed-term contract until 31 December 2027 requests knowledge of IT/OT security, GxP, GMP, IEC standards, industrial automation, and lifecycle management, with collaboration