Schuberg Philis specializes in delivering mission-critical IT systems with unparalleled security, reliability, and resilience. We work closely with customers to plan, build, and run secure systems that empower industries and infrastructures. As a purpose-driven company with an engineer-focused culture, we prioritize trust, autonomy, and operational excellence. Security, in our view, is not a barrier but a catalyst for growth.

We are seeking an IT-OT Cyber Security Authority passionate about protecting mission-critical Operational Technology (OT) systems in industries such as utilities, production, and logistics. Operating at the juncture of IT and OT, this role focuses on creating robust security solutions for OT environments, while helping customers navigate the increasingly complex threat landscape.

You'll serve as a trusted advisor, helping define strategies, best practices and technology to address OT security challenges. Working closely with CISOs, customer teams, and stakeholders, you’ll ensure operational continuity while securing OT systems from current and emerging threats. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the OT cybersecurity domain.

Responsibilities

• Establish Operational Best Practices: Define scalable frameworks, methodologies, and tools for securing OT environments, enabling secure by design.
• Develop OT Detection and Response Capabilities: Lead the design and deployment of OT-specific detection and response capabilities for mission-critical systems, addressing both basic to advanced threats.
• Advise CISOs and Customer Teams: Provide strategic guidance and hands-on expertise to CISOs and customer teamsin threat intelligence, risk assessments, secure by design, detection and incidentresponse planning.
• Act as an IT-OT Security Authority: Represent Schuberg Philis as a thought leader in IT-OT security, building trust among customer teams, OT operators, and C-suite executives.
• Drive OT Cybersecurity Innovation: Evaluate emerging OT-focused security technologies and approaches, constantly refining strategies to meet evolving threats.
• Demonstrate Security as a Growth Enabler: Advocate for security solutions that not only protect safety and reliability but also foster innovation and transformation in OT environments.

Who You Are

This position requires a cybersecurity expert with a proven track record in securing operational technology and the ability to design effective solutions while establishing trust with diverse stakeholders.

• 10+ Years of IT-OT Security Expertise: Extensive experience with OT environments, including industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA, and addressing their security challenges.
• Strong Technical Acumen in Detection and Response: Hands-on capability with OT-specific detection solutions, incident response, and IT-OT security operations integration.
• Operational Awareness: Deep understanding of the nuances of OT systems and the need to maintain operational continuity without disrupting critical services.
• Risk and Incident Management Knowledge: Skilled in identifying vulnerabilities, analyzing threat landscapes, and guiding mitigation and recovery strategies for mission-critical operations.
• Strategic and Leadership Skills: Ability to articulate security strategies to diverse audiences, from engineers to executives, and drive operational improvements.
• Framework Development: Experience in creating scalable security standards, methodologies, and tools tailored to OT environments.
• Entrepreneurial and Value-Driven Mindset: Ability to see cybersecurity as a growth driver and lead through innovation rather than compliance-focused approaches.

What to Expect

At Schuberg Philis, you’ll join a team that thrives on tackling mission-critical challenges and delivering cybersecurity solutions that work.

• Leadership in OT Security: Influence strategic direction and drive the evolution of OT security without bureaucracy or billable-hour restrictions.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a flat, engineer-centric organization that values knowledge-sharing, autonomy, and results.
• Access to Cutting-Edge Innovation: Be at the forefront of IT-OT security advancements, participating in research initiatives into IT-OT convergence, sovereign cloud services, and beyond.
• Growth Opportunities: Benefit from investment in professional development through training, events, and leadership programs.
• Strong Foundations: Enjoy stability with indefinite contract, excellent benefits, and state-of-the-art tools and facilities.