Global OT Security Engineer

04_Professionals (technical)
BU1 Powertrain and Charging

Your Contribution

 

  • Define and drive the global OT security strategy, roadmap, and target architecture.
  • Establish and maintain global OT security standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
  • Lead global OT security programs and initiatives (e.g., IEC 62443 implementation, network segmentation, zero trust concepts).
  • Manage international projects including planning, prioritization, budgeting, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Act as Product Owner for key OT security solutions (e.g., monitoring, remote access, asset visibility).
  • Evaluate, select, and roll out OT security technologies across global production sites.
  • Advise plants, engineering teams, and senior stakeholders on OT security topics and risk mitigation.
  • Ensure consistent implementation of global security standards across all sites.
  • Conduct and coordinate risk assessments, audits, and compliance activities.
  • Support incident response and contribute to improving OT cyber resilience.
  • Drive security-by-design in digitalization and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
  • Monitor technology trends and emerging threats in OT and IIoT environments.

 

Your Qualifications & Experience

 

  • Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or comparable qualification.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in OT Security, Industrial Cyber Security or related projects.
  • Strong knowledge of OT security standards and frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISO 2700x).
  • Experience with industrial environments (ICS/SCADA/PLC systems).
  • Proven experience in international project or program management.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills across business, IT, and engineering.
  • Solid understanding of risk assessment methodologies.
  • Knowledge of IT/OT convergence, IIoT, and IT/OT network infrastructure.
  • Fluent English (written and spoken).
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of initiative and ability to work in complex, global environments.
  • Willingness to travel internationally.

 

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with personal & career development opportunities.


We encourage you to apply if it feels like a good fit for you or to review our other openings. You may just be the right candidate for this or other role.

After inviting you to the recruitment process, the next step will typically be a screening call followed by video or personal interview(s).

For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group click here.

#TeamMAHLE is diverse – and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. 

Do you have any questions?

 

SANTIAGO.DORADO@MAHLE.COM

PT

 

 

Facts about the job

Benefits: 
Entry level:  Experienced hires
Part- / Full-time:  Full Time
Functional area:  Production
Department:  BU1 Powertrain and Charging
Location: 

Murtede, PT

Company:  MAHLE Comp.de Motor (PT)

Closing date for applications
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Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.

Shape the future with us.

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