OT Operational Technology CyberSecurity Specialist
Aspen Pharma Group
United Arab Emirates
19th May 2025
2505-1904-2
Job Description
Aspen TESS is Aspen's technology enabled shared services business, established to be a partner in unlocking business value through digital innovation and process efficiency. Aspen TESS will eliminate repetitive effort and use technology to optimize standardized processes, by delivering cost-effective services and innovative solutions to Aspen business units globally.
OBJECTIVE
The OT (Operational Technology) Security Resource is responsible for ensuring the security, integrity, and reliability of Aspens operational technology systems. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities, monitoring OT infrastructure, and developing strategies to mitigate risks, all while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices in OT cybersecurity. The OT Security Resource plays a critical role in maintaining safety and reliability and supporting overall business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Mitigation & Security Strategy:
- Assist in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies tailored to OT systems.
- Ensure secure configurations of industrial control systems (ICS).
- Promote security awareness among employees interacting with OT systems.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and Cyber Security Architects to design secure OT system architectures, including SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and HMIs.
- Serve as a liaison between IT, OT, and facilities teams to ensure adherence to security best practices.
- Execute OT-specific incident response processes and coordinate efforts during security incidents.
- Investigate and address security breaches in OT systems, collaborating with SOC teams to monitor
- OT networks for anomalies.
- Manage and maintain IT and OT security tools, ensuring optimal performance and effectiveness.
- Assist in testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing OT systems for peak performance and security.
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of OT assets and their security classifications.
- Implement and enforce strong identity and access management practices for OT systems.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely application of firmware updates and patches while minimizing operational downtime
- Deep understanding of Computerized System Validation (CSV) processes and regulatory standards to ensure compliance of IT systems in regulated industries.
- Expertise in writing validation documentation, risk-based validation, and test execution, along with proficiency in document management and change control processes.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for collaborating across IT, Quality, and business functions, while also leading training efforts and driving process improvements.
- Proficiency in regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and the ability to mentor team members, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to evolving business needs, ensuring systems remain compliant and aligned with global strategies.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in Computer System Validation (CSV), Quality Assurance, or GxP compliance are a plus.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in CSV, IT validation, or related quality assurance roles, preferably in a regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical devices).
- Experience in authoring and reviewing validation documents (e.g., Validation Plans, Test Protocols, etc.).
Job Details
| Role Function: | Information Technology | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role Level: | Mid-Level | Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| City: | Dubai | Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
| Job Category: | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Company Website: | http://www.aspenpharma.com |
| Company Industry/ Sector: | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | ||
What We Offer
About the Company
With a 170-year heritage, Aspen is a global specialty and branded multinational pharmaceutical company with a presence in both emerging and developed markets. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.Aspen focuses on marketing and manufacturing a broad range of post-patent, branded medicines and domestic brands covering both hospital and consumer markets through our key business segments. Our key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. Our manufacturing capabilities cover a wide variety of product types including steriles, oral solid dose, liquids, semi-solids, biologicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients.We operate 23 manufacturing facilities across 15 sites and we hold international manufacturing approvals from some of the most stringent global regulatory agencies including, among others, the United States Food and Drug Administration, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration and the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines.
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