Role Overview 

• The Infosec and IS infrastructure Specialist will be responsible for ensuring robust cybersecurity practices and compliance across Operational Technology (OT) environments & related compliance initiatives (NIS2 and ISO27001), while supporting IS evolution.  

• This role is critical for safeguarding industrial systems, IT systems, mitigating cybersecurity risks, and aligning with Accelleron’s group global security standards.  

• The specialist will work closely with the global Accelleron Infosec and IS team and act as a key liaison between local operations and corporate security functions. 

The candidate will have balanced assignment of tasks and projects to IS and Infosec according to company and business prioritization. 

Key Responsibilities 

OT Security Management 

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls for OT systems and industrial networks. 

• Ensure secure integration of OT and IT environments following ISA/IEC 62443 and Purdue Model principles. 

• Monitor and respond to OT-related security incidents and vulnerabilities. 

Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation 

• Support risk mitigation strategies towards NIS2, ISO27001   

• Support risk assessments and implement remediation plans for OT and IS environments. 

• Support global initiatives for threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response. 

Infrastructure Operations & Lifecycle Management 

• Oversee day-to-day management of on-premises infrastructure (servers, storage, virtualization, backup systems), ensuring reliability, scalability, and adherence to security and compliance standards 

Network & Segmentation Architecture Support 

• Serve as the main contact for designing and improving secure network architecture—such as VLAN segmentation, firewall rules, and remote access—across IT and OT, ensuring it meets corporate security standards. 

System Hardening & Patch Governance 

• Implement and maintain hardening baselines for infrastructure assets, coordinate patch management cycles with global teams, and monitor compliance to reduce attack surface across OT and IS systems. 

IS/IT Compliance 

• Support compliance with corporate IS/IT policies and regulatory requirements. 

• Support  the local implementation and continuous improvement of ISO 27001 Annex A controls and NIS2 technical measures. 

Collaboration & Reporting 

• Support the local cybersecurity focal point for OMT plants. 

• Provide regular updates to SOC and Infosec team on risk status and mitigation progress. 

• Participate in global cybersecurity projects and knowledge-sharing forums. 

• As member of global Accelleron’s network team will be part of the design review for industrial networking. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, IS engineering, Mathematics or related field. 

• 3+ years of experience in OT security, industrial networks, or cybersecurity roles or infrastructure (network) relevant experience. (5 years of experience required for candidates without Bachelor). 

• Strong knowledge of industrial protocols and network segmentation. 

• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF) and compliance standards, in particular NIS2 and ISO27001. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• Ability to work in a global matrix organization. 

• English language proficiency (C1 level) is mandatory. 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with risk management tools and vulnerability scanning solutions. 

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and OT environments. 

• Certifications such as CCNA, CISSP, GICSP, or similar are a plus.