Head of OT & Product Cybersecurity

Daimler Truck AG

$150K — $180K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in product security, OT security, embedded systems security, or industrial cybersecurity.
  • Proven leadership experience within automotive, industrial, or manufacturing environments.
  • Experience in implementing and governing global cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with vehicle cybersecurity standards and type approval requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience representing organizations to regulators, auditors, and certification bodies.
  • Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, ISO 21434, and ISO 62443.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the global OT & Product Cybersecurity function and define cybersecurity controls and standards.
  • Govern cybersecurity policies, standards, and technical requirements across OT and vehicle domains.
  • Ensure global compliance with cybersecurity regulations and standards.
  • Oversee secure architecture design and implementation across vehicle programs.
  • Establish and manage the cybersecurity risk management framework for manufacturing environments.
  • Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities in line with safety and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Annual variable pay bonus program.
  • Company-paid vehicle with insurance and fuel card.
  • 401k company contribution with match up to 6% and non-elective contributions based on age.
  • Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation plus 13+ holidays a year.
  • Paid parental leave and employee assistance program.
  • Comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs.
  • Tuition assistance program and volunteer paid time off.
Full Job Description
Inside the Role
Leads the global OT & Product Cybersecurity function and holds end-to-end accountability for defining, governing and overseeing cybersecurity controls, standards and compliance requirements across manufacturing environments and vehicle products. Ensures secure product architecture, development and compliance with global cybersecurity regulations and industry standards.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ holidays per calendar year; Paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA
  • OT & Product Cybersecurity Strategy: Define and drive the global OT and Product Cybersecurity strategy aligned with regulatory, business and engineering requirements.
  • OT & Product Cybersecurity Governance & Standards: Own cybersecurity policies, standards, control frameworks and technical requirements across OT and vehicle security domains and ensure that they are implemented by the manufactures
  • Regulatory Compliance & Certification for Products Ensure global compliance with applicable regulations and standards such as UNECE R155/R156, Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 62443 and relevant regional requirements.
  • Cybersecurity Architecture Engineering Oversight Govern secure architecture design and implementation across all vehicle programs.
  • OT & Product Security Risk Management Establish and oversee the global OT and Product Cybersecurity risk management framework, ensuring cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities and emerging threats across manufacturing environments and vehicle products are identified, assessed, prioritized and mitigated in alignment with business, safety and regulatory requirements.


Knowledge You Should Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years experience in product security, OT security, embedded systems security or industrial cybersecurity.
  • Proven leadership experience within automotive, industrial or manufacturing environments.
  • Experience implementing and governing global cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
  • Experience with vehicle cybersecurity standards and type approval requirements.
  • Experience representing organizations towards regulators, auditors and certification bodies.
  • Advanced cybersecurity certifications/skills (CISSP, ISO 21434, ISO 62443 etc.).


Exceptional Candidates Might Have
  • Executive leadership or transformation management training preferred.
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field.


Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:
Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

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