Hybrid OT Security Leader — Industrial Control Systems

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Performance bonuses

Training and development

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an experienced Information Security Manager focused on OT security to protect ICS/SCADA environments. The role combines leadership with hands-on risk assessment and deployment of security controls, reporting to ensure resilience of critical industrial processes.

The ideal candidate brings IT/OT security expertise, regulatory awareness, and strong collaboration with engineering and operations teams in a hybrid work setting at the Tembisa facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 7+ years in information security with 4+ years OT/ICS security experience.
• Strong OT/ICS knowledge (Modbus, Profinet) and risk management capabilities.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an OT cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals.
• Conduct OT risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for ICS/SCADA.
• Deploy security controls for industrial networks, including segmentation and IDS.
• Lead OT incident response planning and execution to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with OT security standards and IEC 62443 regulations.
• Coordinate IT and OT security practices across domains.
• Manage relationships with OT security vendors and technology partners.
• Provide OT security training and awareness programs for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

OT/ICS security

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an experienced Information Security Manager focused on OT security to protect ICS/SCADA environments. The role combines leadership with hands-on risk assessment and deployment of security controls, reporting to ensure resilience of critical industrial processes.

The ideal candidate brings IT/OT security expertise, regulatory awareness, and strong collaboration with engineering and operations teams in a hybrid work setting at the Tembisa facility.