OT Security Engineer

About Us

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Main Purpose of the Role

We are seeking an OT Security Engineer to join our Cybersecurity team. This role plays a key part in protecting our operational technology (OT) environments by designing, implementing, and managing security controls across systems, networks, and integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans for OT systems. Recommend and implement mitigation strategies.

• Security Assessments: Lead OT cybersecurity reviews, including network topology and data flow mapping.

• Policy Development: Support the creation and maintenance of security policies and procedures aligned with secure-by-design principles.

• System Design & Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and validate secure OT systems and ensure compatibility with legacy infrastructure.

• Security Implementation: Deploy and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other security technologies. Configure network segmentation to protect critical assets.

• Incident Response: Lead incident detection, response, and root cause analysis. Maintain and improve incident response plans.

• Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver OT-specific security training in collaboration with Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with plant managers, IT teams, and service providers to align OT security with business needs.

• Vendor Management: Assist in evaluating and managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with security standards.

• Reporting & Metrics: Track and report on the effectiveness of security controls and system resilience.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required

• Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, including OT/ICS environments.

• Familiarity with industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, or critical infrastructure is a plus.

• Experience in security architecture domains (e.g., IAM, networking, information protection).

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ISSAP) are preferred.

• Strong understanding of OT/ICS systems, network design, and cybersecurity principles.

• Proficiency with tools such as firewalls, SIEM, SOAR, and identity management systems.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.

ofi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.