Site OT Strategy Lead – Digitalisation & Security

Diageo; Alloa; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension contribution 14%

Private health insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Diageo’s Blackgrange site is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Lead to shape and drive the OT landscape across manufacturing operations.

You will own OT strategy, oversee cyber security, risk management, and data models while collaborating with global teams to deliver digitalisation and Industry 4.0 initiatives. This is a full-time, onsite role in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Process Control Systems Engineering and Automation expertise.
• Proficiency in SCADA, PLC, HMI, and Industrial Networks.
• Experience with Industry 4.0 and IIoT technologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, ideally in food and beverage.
• Familiarity with Engineering Hazard and Risk Identification.
• Experience with Cyber Security methodologies (IEC 62443) and Engineering Safety Systems (IEC 61508).
• Strong understanding of IT/OT Networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the OT strategy at the site level, aligned with Diageo’s global strategy.
• Drive the digitalisation and automation agenda for site operations.
• Oversee Management of Change processes within OT systems.
• Handle Industrial Data Models and support capital projects.
• Lead Cyber Security Lifecycle Management following IEC 62443 standards.
• Oversee third-party support contracts and secure remote access.
• Provide continuous threat detection and incident response technical support.
• Ensure the integrity of OT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans.
• Collaborate with site management teams on OT standard processes.
• Support the integration of SMART Factory Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Skills

Process Control Systems Engineering

Automation

SCADA

PLC

HMI

Industrial Networks

Industry 4.0

IIOT

Manufacturing Processes Knowledge

Hazard and Risk Identification

IEC 62443 Cyber Security

IEC 61508 Safety Systems

IT/OT Networking

Job description

Diageo’s Blackgrange site is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Lead to shape and drive the OT landscape across manufacturing operations.

You will own OT strategy, oversee cyber security, risk management, and data models while collaborating with global teams to deliver digitalisation and Industry 4.0 initiatives. This is a full-time, onsite role in a fast-paced production environment.