IT/OT Systems Director

Indra Group USA; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Indra Group USA seeks a bilingual IT/OT Systems Director to lead the operation, evolution, and security of our technology systems in the USA, ensuring continuity across industrial and corporate environments while aligning local operations with the multinational IT strategy.

Role requires coordinating IT/OT infrastructure, industrial systems (MES/SCADA/HMI/PLC), and cybersecurity per NIST standards, with strong leadership of cross‑functional teams and emphasis on regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in industrial or multinational environments.
• Experience with MES, SCADA, HMI, and PLC systems.
• IT/OT infrastructures and industrial/corporate networking.
• Experience with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171.

Responsibilities

• Oversee local IT and OT infrastructure for US operations/plants, ensuring availability and performance.
• Manage industrial production systems (MES, SCADA, HMIs, PLCs) and integrate MES with ERP/IoT platforms.
• Coordinate cybersecurity controls across IT and OT; support audits and risk management.
• Act as liaison between global IT and local US operation; coordinate vendors and external providers.
• Lead digitalization and automation initiatives; ensure data traceability and integrity.

Skills

IT/OT Infra

Industrial Networking

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

MES

SCADA

HMI

PLC

IoT platforms

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.