Operational Technology Manager
  • England,East Midlands,Northamptonshire,Kettering
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
Operational Technology (OT) Manager Location: Kettering
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Days: Mon-Fri
The Role We are seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to take ownership of the OT landscape within a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on OT infrastructure, cybersecurity, business continuity, and lifecycle management, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure reliable and secure operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Management * Own and manage the OT hardware and software landscape.

* Troubleshoot and maintain OT production infrastructure.

* Patch systems and replace faulty devices.

* Manage Identity and Access Management for OT users.

* Act as the single point of contact for external managed service providers.

* Produce monthly OT KPI reports (assets, cybersecurity, incidents).

* Provide input to the annual OT budget cycle.

Business Continuity & Cybersecurity * Own cybersecurity for OT manufacturing processes.

* Ensure compliance with OT cybersecurity policies and standards.

* Maintain asset inventories and system documentation.

* Manage backup, restore, and obsolescence activities.

* Deliver OT changes and projects, including SAN renewal, IT/OT network separation, and network upgrades.

* Continuously improve OT processes and ways of working.

Technical Skills & Experience * Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar OT or manufacturing IT environment.

* Broad technical knowledge of servers, SAN storage, virtualisation, networking, firewalls, Windows OS, Active Directory, endpoint protection, and cybersecurity.

* Structured approach to projects, changes, and documentation.

* Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

* Strong interest in manufacturing processes and IT/OT integration.

* Knowledge of automated process equipment and control systems.

* Experience with sterilisation and filling processes is desirable.

* Familiarity with Tetra Pak, Galdi, or similar packaging equipment is an advantage.
Job number 3378023

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Company Details:
Pioneer Selection Ltd
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Pioneer Selection the UK’s leading Engineering Recruitment AgencyOriginally created with one simple vision in mind, to become the UK’s lea...
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