Operational Technology Security Officer (Specialist)
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Your Contribution
As an Operational Technology Security Officer, reporting to the IT Director, you will be responsible for:
- Implementing technical security and OT solutions for production based on group standards, including UNS/DAC connectivity. Business System Support.
- Supporting enforcement of EU standards for region.
- Conducting IT/OT security assessments and audits
- Providing OT subject matter expertise on site and on regional projects (when required)
- Incident response and security monitoring for OT environments.
Your Experience and Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification.
Preferred Requirements
- Extensive specialist knowledge in the areas of OT Standards, Security Frameworks, and IIoT/Industry 4.0.
- Experience with UNS/DAC
- Sound knowledge of IEC 62443, as well as fundamental knowledge of the NIST CSF framework, the UN R155/R156 regulations, and the basics of the ISO 2700x series are ideal.
- Knowledge of risk-analysis methodologies
- Strong knowledge of IT and OT technology trends
- High level of initiative and ability to structure complex processes
- Strong communication skills, assertiveness, customer orientation and ability to lead projects
- Experience in working in a dynamic environment, ideally in the automotive sector and adopt a hands-on mentality for production-technical and IT-relevant topics
Our Offering:
We will provife a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal and career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
#TeamMAHLE is diverse - and we see that as a great advantage!. We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities.
Closing Date: 09/30/2026 I Weekly Working Hours: 40 I Salary: Market Related I Department: IT Department
Do you have any questions?
GERDA.APPLETON@MAHLE.COM
+27 31 719-76 39
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

