Platform Manager - OT Security (m/f/d)

Knauf Stands For Opportunity. This Exciting Role Offers You The Ideal Opportunity To Begin And Further Develop An Impressive Career Within A Values-Driven Culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 43,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Information Services GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can You Say ‘Yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What You'Ll Do

• Develop and implement an OT security platform strategy aligned with corporate goals, supported by the IT Product Manager
• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of OT security platforms while ensuring secure system integration
• Collaborate with CyberSecurity teams and stakeholders to resolve OT incidents and implement preventive measures
• Ensure compliance with industry standards like IEC 62443 and maintain policies, procedures, and training materials
• Conduct training sessions for OT personnel to promote security awareness and align with cybersecurity strategies

Who You Are

• Hold a degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field, with proven OT security experience
• Skilled in OT protocols (e.g., Modbus, SCADA) and security frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST)
• Experienced with OT security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and asset management platforms
• Certified in GICSP, CISSP, or CISM, with experience in manufacturing or construction materials industries
• Proficient in English, willing to travel up to 25% of the time, and familiar with cloud-based OT security solutions

What We Offer You

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and  access to public transport (train, bus).
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

Knauf As An Employer

Knauf Information Services GmbH, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is a key driver of the KNAUF Group's global growth and digital transformation. A team of 500 highly qualified experts is committed to supporting the Group and its customers worldwide with innovative IT solutions and customized services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimization of business processes through digital technologies and ensuring IT security and data protection.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.