OT Engineer

At Britvic Ireland - Part of the Carlsberg Group, we're all about creating and sharing amazing soft drinks. Our iconic brands like Ballygowan, Club Orange, Miwadi, Energise, TK, and Cidona have been loved for generations. We also partner with PepsiCo to bring you favourites like Pepsi, 7UP, and Lipton.
 
We're always innovating and evolving, staying true to our vision of being the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. With over 240 years of history, our brands are rooted in authenticity and heritage. Our success is driven by the passion of our people, and we foster an environment where everyone can thrive and grow and truly be themselves.
 
As we embark on this exciting new chapter under the Carlsberg Group, our purpose remains clear: striving for perfection, focusing on research and innovation, listening to our consumers, and driving sustainability to make a positive impact on society.

Job Overview

Join our team as an Automation & Cyber Security Specialist to lead the implementation and maintenance of secure industrial automation systems across Britvic Ireland. In this role, you will work closely with project delivery teams to integrate security during solution design, identify vulnerabilities within automation networks, and develop remedial actions. You'll provide expert technical support while ensuring compliance with cyber security standards. This position requires travel across Ireland locations with occasional international travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation and hands-on support for industrial automation systems, including developing and deploying program code for in-house modifications


• Implement and maintain the IEC62443 Cyber Security Management System, monitoring alerts from network and vulnerability scanning systems


• Lead technical implementation of digital manufacturing projects, including sensor installations and industrial network architecture design


• Collaborate with engineering teams and OEMs to address identified threats and vulnerabilities


• Conduct forensic investigations when necessary and support annual penetration testing with external vendors


• Produce monthly system health reports and maintain disaster recovery strategies


• Participate in on-call rotation for OT support and incident resolution

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of industrial automation systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley) with demonstrated programming experience


• Strong understanding of industrial and corporate networking technologies with embedded cyber security controls


• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environments with proven diagnostic capabilities


• Familiarity with condition-based monitoring and digital manufacturing technologies


• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to conduct root cause analysis


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders across multiple sites


• Willingness to travel to various locations as required

Key Behaviors

• We Care - Celebrates successes of others and self to provide energy and recognition throughout the improvement journey


• We're Courageous - Champions security methodology deployment by engaging with all site teams and confronting challenges head-on


• Own It - Leads the application of cyber fundamentals through challenge and example with a consistent focus on improving ways of working


• Act with Pace - Applies relevant operational excellence tools to meet planned targets efficiently


• Stronger Together - Promotes individual, team-based, and cross-site improvement activities and best practices

Education/Qualifications

• Engineering discipline with strong technical qualifications supported by relevant engineering experience


• Cyber security qualification (IEC62443 or similar)


• Siemens Programming certifications (Simatic Manager/TIA Portal)