IT/OT Systems Director

Indra Group USA; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Indra Group USA seeks a bilingual IT/OT Systems Director to lead the operation, evolution, and security of the company’s technology landscape across industrial and corporate environments, aligning with the multinational IT strategy.

You will bridge IT and OT, oversee cybersecurity per NIST standards, coordinate with global teams and vendors, and ensure continuity, data integrity, and regulatory compliance across US facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in industrial or multinational environments.
• Proven IT/OT integration and cybersecurity experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage local IT and OT infrastructure for US operations.
• Ensure availability and continuity of IT/OT systems.
• Coordinate secure IT/OT integration and segmentation.
• Oversee industrial and corporate networks, site connectivity.
• Lead MES/SCADA/HMI/PLC projects and digitalization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Maintenance teams.

Skills

MES

SCADA

HMI

PLC

IT/OT infra

Industrial networking

IoT platforms

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics, Industrial Automation, or related field

Tools

NIST SP 800-53

NIST SP 800-171

Job description

The Bilingual IT/OT Systems Director for the USA will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing the operation, evolution, and security of the company’s technology systems in the United States, ensuring operational continuity across industrial and corporate environments while aligning local operations with the multinational company’s global IT strategy.

With previous experience working or having relationship with Federal or Governmental entities, this role will serve as the primary local technology leader, ensuring efficient integration between IT and OT environments and compliance with corporate cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

IT/OT Infrastructure Management

• Manage and oversee the local IT and OT infrastructure for the US operations/plants.
• Ensure availability, performance, and operational continuity of IT and OT systems.
• Coordinate secure integration and segmentation between IT and OT networks.
• Manage industrial and corporate networks, communications, and site connectivity.
• Oversee hybrid environments, virtualization, backups, and operational continuity.

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Industrial and Production Systems

• Manage and support industrial production systems, including:
  • MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
  • SCADA systems
  • HMIs
  • PLCs
  • Industrial monitoring and data acquisition systems
  • Industrial testing benches and validation environments
• Implement and maintain integrations between MES systems, ERP platforms, OT networks, and IoT platforms.
• Lead industrial digitalization and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to ensure operational stability and technological evolution.
• Ensure availability, traceability, and integrity of plant and industrial system data.

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Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with corporate cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including:
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • NIST SP 800-171
• Implement and oversee cybersecurity controls across IT and OT environments.
• Support audits, business continuity planning, and technology risk management activities.
• Coordinate incident response and vulnerability management initiatives.
• Ensure proper implementation of corporate security policies within the US subsidiary.

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Global Coordination & Management

• Act as the liaison between the global IT organization and the local US operation.
• Coordinate technology vendors and external service providers.
• Participate in global infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation projects.
• Support budgeting, technology asset management, and local investment planning.
• Ensure alignment between local operational needs and the company’s global IT strategy.

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Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics, Industrial Automation, or related field.

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Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in similar roles within industrial or multinational environments.
• MES, SCADA, HMI, and PLC systems
• IT/OT infrastructures
• Industrial and corporate networking
• Industrial systems integration and IoT platforms
• Proven experience working with:
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • NIST SP 800-171
• Experience collaborating with global IT organizations and multinational environments.

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Technical Skills

• Industrial firewalls and OT cybersecurity.
• Virtualized and hybrid infrastructures.
• Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Industrial monitoring and networking tools.
• Integration between MES, ERP, and IoT systems.

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Languages

• Professional Spanish proficiency (minimum B2/C1).

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• Strong leadership and international communication skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with focus on operational continuity.
• Strategic and hands-on technical profile.
• Ability to manage critical incidents and priorities.
• Strong coordination skills between technical and operational teams.
• High level of autonomy and decision-making capability.