OT Cyber Security Manager in Watford

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Neurowe we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you passionate about securing the technologies that power modern manufacturing? This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape global OT cybersecurity strategy in a highly regulated, purpose driven medical technology environment.

Responsibilities

• You will take ownership of our global OT cybersecurity programme, setting direction and ensuring it is embedded into how our manufacturing technologies are designed, operated and supported.
• Working at the intersection of cybersecurity, IT, engineering and manufacturing, you will guide stakeholders to manage risk while maintaining operational continuity.
• Day to day, you will define governance, lead risk management activities and provide technical oversight across OT environments, ensuring alignment with standards such as IEC 62443 and NIST frameworks.
• You will collaborate with OT architecture and engineering teams, influencing design decisions and supporting secure modernisation initiatives across manufacturing sites.
• You will also act as the cybersecurity lead for major OT projects, ensuring security by design is applied from the outset.
• In parallel, you will coordinate incident response activities, ensuring rapid and effective handling of OT security events.
• Through strong partnerships across regions and functions, you will embed cybersecurity into everyday operations, creating a consistent and sustainable global approach.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in OT or industrial cybersecurity within manufacturing or critical infrastructure environments, with a clear understanding of industrial control system technologies and risks.
• Proven ability to lead programmes and influence across engineering, IT and business stakeholders without direct control of implementation teams.
• Solid knowledge of recognised frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NIST CSF and ISO standards.
• Experience leading teams and developing capability while fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build trust quickly and guide decision making in situations where operational risk, compliance and innovation must be balanced.

Benefits

• The anticipated gross annual base compensation range for this position is 251,000–376,250 PLN.
• The role offers flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays, and a hybrid working model.
• Additional benefits include private health and dental plans and training support.