Global OT Security Architect

Mahle; Braga; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahle in Portugal (Braga) seeks a Global OT Security Engineer to define and drive the global OT security strategy across production facilities worldwide. You will establish standards, governance, and target architecture, leading programs such as IEC 62443 implementation and network segmentation.

You will act as Product Owner for OT security solutions, evaluate technologies, advise plants and engineering teams, ensure consistent security across sites, conduct risk assessments, support incident

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or comparable qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in OT Security, Industrial Cyber Security or related projects.
• Strong knowledge of OT security standards and frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISO 2700x).
• Experience with industrial environments (ICS/SCADA/PLC systems).
• Proven experience in international project or program management.
• Solid understanding of risk assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of IT/OT convergence, IIoT, and IT/OT network infrastructure.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the global OT security strategy, roadmap, and target architecture.
• Establish and maintain global OT security standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Lead global OT security programs and initiatives (e.g., IEC 62443 implementation, network segmentation, zero trust concepts).
• Manage international projects including planning, prioritization, budgeting, and stakeholder alignment.
• Act as Product Owner for key OT security solutions (e.g., monitoring, remote access, asset visibility).
• Evaluate, select, and roll out OT security technologies across global production sites.
• Advise plants, engineering teams, and senior stakeholders on OT security topics and risk mitigation.
• Ensure consistent implementation of global security standards across all sites.
• Conduct and coordinate risk assessments, audits, and compliance activities.
• Support incident response and contribute to improving OT cyber resilience.
• Drive security-by-design in digitalization and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Monitor technology trends and emerging threats in OT and IIoT environments.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or comparable qualification

Job description

Mahle in Portugal (Braga) seeks a Global OT Security Engineer to define and drive the global OT security strategy across production facilities worldwide. You will establish standards, governance, and target architecture, leading programs such as IEC 62443 implementation and network segmentation.

You will act as Product Owner for OT security solutions, evaluate technologies, advise plants and engineering teams, ensure consistent security across sites, conduct risk assessments, support incident