OT Security Engineer - Assistant Manager to Deputy Manager - IT

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Zydus Lifesciences invites an OT Security Engineer to safeguard pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The role focuses on protecting PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES and industrial networks while ensuring safe, secure and uninterrupted plant operations.

You will work at the intersection of Cybersecurity, Automation and Manufacturing, contributing to digital transformation in a leading pharma organization.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience with at least 3 years in OT/ICS cybersecurity.
• Hands-on with PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, Historian and MES environments.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking, OT firewalls and security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain OT security controls, network segmentation and secure remote access.
• Monitor OT environments with asset visibility and security platforms.
• Manage OT asset inventories, vulnerabilities and risk mitigation.
• Support incident response, threat monitoring, system hardening and DR readiness.
• Ensure compliance with OT cybersecurity standards and regulated manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with Automation, Engineering, Quality and IT to strengthen plant cybersecurity.
• Assist audits and continuous improvement across manufacturing sites.

Skills

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Industrial PLC/SCADA

Industrial Networking

OT security architecture

Security protocols

ISA/IEC 62443

Purdue Model

Pharma regulatory environment

Education

B.Tech / B.E / M.E / M.Tech in Engineering or CS/IS

Certifications: GICSP, CISSP, CEH, ISA/IEC 62443, CCNA/CCNP Security

Tools

DeltaV

Siemens PCS 7

Rockwell

ABB

Job description

OT Security Engineer - Assistant Manager to Deputy Manager - IT INFOTECH Corporate Office|Corp. Office, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India 5 - 10 Years

Job Description

OT Security Engineer (Pharma Manufacturing)

Location: Ahmedabad (Plant-Based Role - The position follows plant operating schedules and a 6-day working week.

Designation: Assistant Manager to Deputy Manager

Experience: 5-10 Years
Education:B.Tech, B.E /M.E, M. Tech -Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, or Information Security.

About the Role

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and industrial technology? Join us as an OT Security Engineer and play a key role in securing our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. You will work on protecting critical systems such as PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES, and industrial networks, ensuring safe, secure, and uninterrupted plant operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of Cybersecurity, Automation, and Manufacturing while contributing to the digital transformation of a leading pharmaceutical organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain OT security controls, network segmentation, firewalls, and secure remote access solutions.
• Monitor OT environments using leading security and asset visibility platforms.
• Manage OT asset inventory, vulnerability assessments, and cybersecurity risk mitigation.
• Support incident response, threat monitoring, system hardening, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Ensure compliance with OT cybersecurity standards and regulated manufacturing requirements.
• Partner with Automation, Engineering, Quality, and IT teams to strengthen plant cybersecurity.
• Support audits, security reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites.

Required Skills

• 5-10 years of experience, including at least 3 years in OT/ICS Cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, Historian, and MES environments.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking, firewalls, and OT security architecture.
• Knowledge of protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, and Siemens S7.
• Experience with ISA/IEC 62443, Purdue Model, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Exposure to Pharma, Biotech, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.Tech, B.E /M.E, M. Tech -Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, or Information Security.
• Certifications such as GICSP, CISSP, CEH, ISA/IEC 62443, CCNA/CCNP Security.
• Experience with DeltaV, Siemens PCS 7, Rockwell, ABB, or similar automation platforms.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or QRadar.

Note: This is a plant-based role requiring close collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams. The position follows plant operating schedules and a 6-day working week.

At Zydus Lifesciences, w e nurture a culture of innovation, excellence, and inclusivity , driving meaningful advancement in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Fueled by creativity , we constantly exploring new ways to improve patient care and expand healthcare accessibility.

Our commitment to a positive and empowering work environment has earned us recognition as one of India's Best Workplaces in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals.