Remote Director of OT & Manufacturing Security

Ladders; United States; A distancia; USD 175.000 - 195.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company-paid medical, dental, and visi

401K with company match

Paid sick leave, vacation, andholidays

Discretionary bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Ladders is seeking a Director of Operational Technology to lead manufacturing OT and IT operations for a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role focused on securing production environments, OT governance, and reliable data flow between systems while balancing security, uptime, and manufacturing execution in a regulated setting.

Location: Remote. Compensation: $175,000 – $195,000 annually.

Formación

• 10+ years in information or operational technology.
• 4+ years leading teams and managing budgets.
• 5+ years of experience in discrete manufacturing, preferably aerospace or defense.
• Hands-on experience in OT environments, including machine-tool networks and PLCs.
• Direct experience with NIST SP 800-171 controls and CMMC assessments.
• Knowledge of DFARS, SPRS scoring, and ITAR in IT/OT contexts.
• Experience managing ERP operations in manufacturing, especially with Epicor or similar systems.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience accepted.

Responsabilidades

• Own and manage the full manufacturing technology and IT operations environment.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of OT assets to support security and compliance.
• Design and enforce network segmentation for secure operations across plant-floor zones.
• Manage legacy controllers with documented controls and isolation strategies.
• Control the flow of NC code and inspection data between engineering and the shop floor.
• Define technology requirements for new equipment purchases, ensuring security compliance from the outset.
• Oversee OT business continuity and ensure recovery objectives are documented and tested.

Conocimientos

OT leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Security vs. uptime balance

Regulated environment

Educación

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Herramientas

Epicor ERP

Descripción del empleo

Ladders is seeking a Director of Operational Technology to lead manufacturing OT and IT operations for a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role focused on securing production environments, OT governance, and reliable data flow between systems while balancing security, uptime, and manufacturing execution in a regulated setting.

Location: Remote. Compensation: $175,000 – $195,000 annually.