Head of System Engineering & OT Cyber Security at Nordic Sugar

Shape the Future of Industrial Cybersecurity with Us!

Are you passionate about cybersecurity in the operational technology (OT) space and ready to take on a leadership role?

Our Digitization and Technology Service (DTS) function is the right place for you. DTS has a significant role in the Nordzucker Group as the central department for our future development with locations in Denmark, Sweden and Germany. Your workplace will be in our department in either Copenhagen or Braunschweig in Germany.

As the Head of System Engineering and OT Cybersecurity, you will work closely with internal stakeholders, system vendors, and the IT department to enhance our cybersecurity framework and ensure compliance with industry standards, including the latest NIS2 directive.

Key Responsibilities:
• Policy Development & Implementation: Lead the creation and implementation of OT cybersecurity policies covering areas such as patch management, antivirus solutions, network security, and backup and restore protocols. Ensure all systems, including Siemens, Foxboro, ABB, Honeywell, Valmet, are secure and compliant.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure compliance with IEC 62443 and other relevant standards. Stay updated with and implement the requirements of the NIS2 directive, providing guidance on its implications for OT cybersecurity.
• Lifecycle Management: Oversee the complete lifecycle management of OT systems, from design and implementation to maintenance and decommissioning, ensuring they are secure and resilient against cyber threats.
• Vendor Collaboration: Work closely with system vendors to secure appropriate solutions, upgrade existing systems, and integrate new technologies securely.
• Risk Management & Audits: Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and security reviews to identify vulnerabilities. Develop mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with legislation and internal security policies.
• Reporting & Documentation: Provide comprehensive yearly cybersecurity reports to the board, detailing compliance status, risk assessments, and strategic initiatives. Document processes and ensure that all security measures are clearly outlined and accessible.
• Education & Training: Develop and conduct training programs for site personnel to enhance understanding and compliance with OT cybersecurity policies. Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and proactive risk management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with IT security teams to ensure that OT cybersecurity measures are integrated with broader IT security strategies and initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate:
• A successful Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in OT cybersecurity, with a deep understanding of process control systems.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, particularly IEC 62443, and experience in applying these standards to OT environments.
• Familiarity with the NIS2 directive and its requirements for cybersecurity
• Proven track record in lifecycle management of OT systems, including design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Experience working with major system vendors and integrating their solutions into a secure framework.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.

Sounds good?
We should get to know each other! Please send us your application documents (CV & letter of motivation) stating your earliest possible starting date.

If you have any questions, please contact Head of Operational Technologies Mahesh Kumar Murugaiah at [email protected]

We do not fill vacancies. We hire people with more than one talent.
At Nordic Sugar you will experience a working culture that is characterized by variety and flexibility. We have room for professional and personal development and for testing all your talents.

Nordic Sugar is part of The Nordzucker Group, based in Braunschweig, Germany, which is one of the world's leading sugar manufacturers. Our beet and cane product range includes white sugar, raw sugar, specialities and liquid sugar. In addition, the company produces animal feed, molasses, fertilizers and biofuels as well as electricity. Sustainability along the entire value chain is a high priority.

A total of 3.800 employees in 21 European and Australian production and refining plants across the Group strive towards providing excellent products and services and thus form the basis for further growth.

We are guided by our ambitions for environmental, social and financial sustainability: We want to be an attractive workplace, a strong business partner and an asset to the local community.