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Chief Information Security Officer - Manufacturing/Industrial

International Permanent View Job Description
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will be responsible for defining and executing the company's enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, ensuring the protection of IT, OT (Operational Technology), and AI-driven systems in a highly sensitive manufacturing environment
  • Competitive base salary and equity
  • Opportunity to work with a forward thinking tech first brand

About Our Client

The company is a large organisation operating in the manufacturing/industrial sector. It is known for leveraging advanced technology to drive innovation and maintain its position as a leader in the industry.

Job Description

1. Enterprise Security Vision & Strategy

Develop a multi‑year information security roadmap aligned with digitalization, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Drive a zero‑trust, threat‑centric security architecture across IT, OT, cloud, and remote operations.

Embed security-by-design across engineering, operations, and enterprise systems.2. Manufacturing OT & Industrial Cybersecurity

Secure complex operational technology (OT) environments, including PLCs, SCADA, DCS, MES, and legacy industrial control systems.

Lead baseline hardening, network segmentation, and continuous monitoring across plants and factories.

Build incident playbooks for ICS/OT cyber events to minimize downtime and ensure safety.3. Cyber Defense, Threat Intelligence & Incident Response

Oversee advanced threat detection, SOC operations, vulnerability programs, and adversary simulation.

Build rapid‑response capability for ransomware, insider threats, supply‑chain compromise, and OT disruptions.

Partner with India CERTs, law enforcement, and industry bodies for intelligence sharing.4. Governance, Risk & Compliance

Ensure adherence to Indian and global standards such as CERT-In directives, ISO 27001/2, NIST CSF, IEC 62443, GDPR‑equivalent frameworks, and customer audit requirements.

Lead enterprise-wide risk governance, cybersecurity maturity assessments, and board‑level reporting.

Strengthen data privacy programs and ensure compliance across multi‑site operations.

The Successful Applicant

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Deep expertise in both IT & OT security within complex manufacturing, energy, industrial, automotive, or similar environments.
  • Strong knowledge of ICS/OT security frameworks, network architectures, ransomware defense and enterprise risk management.
  • Experience managing large-scale cybersecurity programs across distributed plant networks and high‑availability environments.
  • Global certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCISO, GICSP, or IEC 62443 (preferred but not required).
  • Ability to collaborate with CXOs, influence board decisions, and lead multidisciplinary teams.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Opportunity to work with a leading organisation in the manufacturing/industrial sector.
  • Professional growth and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
  • A collaborative and inclusive company culture.
  • Comprehensive holiday and leave policies.
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6929038

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Sub Sector
Security
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
International
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-012026-6929038

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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