Manager, Development Engineering - Cybersecurity

If you are a cybersecurity engineer with leadership experience, looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! The Manager, Development Engineering (Cybersecurity) will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes, third party integration, and product development to protect Industrial Automation and Control System products. Based in Cranberry Township, PA, this role will partner across Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), Engineering, Product Development, and the Business Unit. This role will also participate in product security governance and incident response, ensure compliance with regulatory and industrial standards, and strengthen security resilience.

At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s most critical industries address the challenges of modern life. As an industry-leading controls automation company, we drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, and more sustainable. Ovation is a world leader in Power generation and water treatment facilities with decades of proven experience.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead product cybersecurity strategy, governance, compliance, and secure development practices across the product portfolio.
• Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, incident response coordination, and cybersecurity risk mitigation efforts.
• Manage third-party cybersecurity solutions, vendor relationships, and integration activities.
• Drive compliance and certification initiatives, including IEC 62443 and evolving cybersecurity regulations.
• Provide leadership for industrial communications architectures and system integration across operational and enterprise environments. Communication architectures may include OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, PROFINET, BACnet and other industry protocols.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to advance product security objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cybersecurity and communications professionals while promoting a strong security culture.

Who You Are:

You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing, unpredictable situations. You readily distinguish between what’s relevant and what’s unimportant to make sense of complex situations. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You develop others through coaching, feedback, exposure and stretch assignments.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Minimum 5 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, leading cybersecurity operations, risk management, compliance, and incident response programs.
• Strong background of leadership or people management, as well as technical foundations in industrial networking, communications, automations or a related field.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443, Vulnerability Management, and NERC-CIP
• Experience with process and product certifications like SAFETY Act, IEC 62443 4-1, 4-2, & 3-3
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• 10 or more years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
• Experience securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT), Manufacturing, or Industrial Automation environments.
• Experience supporting global organizations and distributed team.
• Knowledge of the Ovation Product Portfolio, and/or related knowledge of Critical Infrastructure and Industrial Cybersecurity Regulations impacting the power, water, and controls/automation industries
• Professional certifications including CISSP, Security+, GICSP
• Strong understanding of security standards and regulations: ISO 27001, NIST Secure Software Development Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OWASP Software Assurance Maturity Model, and OWASP Secure by Design Framework
• Strong understanding of modern Security topics: Zero trust, Secure by Design, Cloud Security (Azure and/or AWS), Identity & Access Management, Security Operations and Threat Detection, and Software Bill of Materials

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ​​

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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