Automation & Cyber Security Manager

Salary: £70,000 - 110,000 per year

Requirements:

• Knowledge of IT and/or OT cyber security, including frameworks such as ISO 2700x and IEC 62443
• Experience with industrial automation systems and OT architecture, including integration with IT systems
• Familiarity with regulated environments and standards such as GxP, including GMP and GAMP5, and IEC 61508/61511
• Understanding of cyber security risk assessments, controls, and system documentation
• Experience in system lifecycle management, including validation, change control, and documentation practices
• Knowledge of data protection and information protection principles
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and work within a matrix organisation
• A degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Additional cyber security certifications such as CISM, CISA, CISSP, or similar are an advantage; GICSP is preferred
• A satisfactory DBS certificate is required for employment

Responsibilities:

• Ensure Operational Technology (OT) cyber security compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including managing the cyber security management system, risk assessments, controls, and training
• Conduct and maintain security risk assessments, network documentation, and asset registers, and ensure implementation of appropriate countermeasures
• Manage OT systems and equipment throughout their lifecycle, including implementation of cyber security measures, change control, and documentation updates
• Plan and execute automation and IT-related projects, ensuring alignment with system requirements and production needs
• Act as system lead for validation and continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and OT systems
• Ensure system reliability and performance, including obsolescence management and application of functional and safety standards
• Develop and maintain procedures for integration of IT and IACS systems in both GxP and non-GxP environments
• Support development of OT architecture, standards, and governance, and collaborate with global and local stakeholders
• Drive communication and change management within engineering teams to support implementation of cyber security and automation initiatives
• Support deployment and use of business intelligence tools and contribute to processes for data aggregation and reporting

Technologies:

• Business Intelligence
• Support
• Matrix
• Network
• Security

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We are Boehringer Ingelheim, a Top Employer in the UK, recognised for our commitment to building an exceptional workplace through strong people practices and supportive HR policies. We are offering a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2027 for an Automation & Cyber Security Manager role within a regulated manufacturing environment, where you will help secure and improve industrial automated control systems, support production systems, and enable secure OT/IT integration.

last updated 34 week of 2026