Regional it/ot security coordinator americas – automotive business
requisition id: 23650
job category: information technology
contract type: permanent
location: puebla, mexico
skf has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world's largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found everywhere in society, making us an essential part of everyday life for people and companies worldwide.
in september of 2024, skf announced the separation of its automotive business, with the objective of building two world‐leading businesses. The role you are applying for will be part of the automotive business, giving you the opportunity to help shape a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.
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what you can expect in the role
* incident response & communication: manage and support investigations of it/ot security incidents with soc and site teams, providing ot context for triage, containment, and recovery. Communicate lessons learned to update playbooks and standards.
* asset management & audit evidence: facilitate it/ot asset data collection and maintain accurate ot security evidence packs for each site, keeping them current for audits such as tisax, customer assessments, and internal reviews.
* policy, governance & risk: enforce global it/ot security policies at site level, identify and escalated regional risks, and provide feedback to ensure guidelines are practical. Support local management in understanding security requirements and responsibilities.
* network segmentation & remote access: coordinate purdue‐aligned zoning and firewall rules with it, ot, and network teams, review proposed changes, and govern remote and vendor access solutions in line with global security policies and automotive standards.
* vulnerability, patch & backup coordination: oversee ot vulnerability management with central teams, ensuring realistic patching and remediation plans. Define backup and recovery procedures for critical ot systems, with regular restore tests documented.
* security knowledge & stakeholder engagement: support security aspects of regional projects and respond to customer inquiries about site‐level security posture. Promote it/ot security awareness, build trusting relationships, and act as a feedback channel to the ciso office.
you will enjoy working here if you have:
* relevant academic background in information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* demonstrable experience in information security, ot security or industrial networking, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
* good understanding of ot architectures and technologies such as plcs, hmis, scada, industrial networks, and common industrial protocols.
* experience working with security standards and frameworks such as iec 62443, iso/iec 27001 or tisax, and applying them in operational environments.
* a willingness to travel around the main factory in europe.
some additional information
the position is based at one of skf automotive's major factory sites in america's, with preferred sites in brazil and mexico. Employment will be on a local contract.
you will report to craig cyrus, it/ot cybersecurity solution architect. Craig's location is the uk.
for questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact dayna azzopardi, talent, communications & mobility manager –
is this you?
if the answer is yes, submit your application with your cv in english. We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.
we are building a strong and diverse team with a broad range of responsibilities. We invite you to explore all currently open positions in automotive it here: automotive it, information security, and process excellence.
about skf
skf has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world's largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, skf's solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.
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