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Smart Factory IoT Security Engineer

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In short

Atlas Copco is seeking a Smart Factory IoT Security Engineer in PUNE, India, to own the security of their Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 landscape. This role involves assessing risk, defining security requirements, validating architectures, and ensuring compliance with standards like IEC 62443 and NIS2 for OT/IIoT systems. The engineer will act as the primary security contact, maintain asset inventories, and support M&A due diligence.

Responsibilities

  • Own the security of every solution onboarded into VTBA's Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 landscape.
  • Act as the security gatekeeper and technical authority for new OT/IIoT systems, connected production equipment, and digital manufacturing solutions.
  • Embed security by design into every onboarding: assessing risk, defining and enforcing hardening and segmentation requirements, validating secure architectures.
  • Ensure new systems comply with IEC 62443, NIS2, and internal security policy before and after go-live.
  • Maintain an up-to-date OT/IIoT security posture and asset inventory (CMDB).
  • Act as the first point of contact for the business on security matters.
  • Support M&A and integration due diligence from a security standpoint.
  • Collaborate closely with IT, network, production, and external integration partners.
  • Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive measures in case of a security incident or outage.
  • Develop the Smart Factory cybersecurity strategy aligned with business and security objectives.
  • Design secure architectures for manufacturing systems, Industrial IoT (IIoT), MES, and OT networks.
  • Own the security review and validation of all new OT/IIoT solutions being onboarded onto Smart Factory / production networks, from design through go-live.
  • Define and enforce security-by-design requirements (segmentation, hardening, access control, secure remote access) for new production lines, machines, and digital solutions.
  • Maintain a secure and stable OT/IIoT environment for VTBA, including an accurate, continuously updated OT security asset inventory (CMDB).
  • Support Smart Factory projects involving IoT, AI, cloud connectivity, predictive maintenance, and digital manufacturing platforms.
  • Define and maintain OT asset inventories, security baselines, and lifecycle management processes.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, and penetration testing of industrial systems.
  • Act as the security contact for external production and integration partners, reviewing and validating the security quality of their work before systems connect to company networks.
  • Drive compliance with IEC 62443, NIS2, ANSSI-aligned practices, and internal IT/OT security regulations across all onboarded solutions.
  • Support M&A and acquisition due diligence, assessing and securing newly acquired or previously unregistered OT/IIoT systems.
  • Perform regular on-call duty for security-related escalations on onboarded solutions.

Requirements

  • 2+ years' experience securing OT/IIoT or Industry 4.0 environments
  • Solid knowledge of IEC 62443 and familiarity with NIS2 and other relevant OT/ICS cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of network segmentation, secure remote access, and hardening practices for industrial and IIoT systems.
  • Customer Service Skills (interaction with end users and solution vendors).
  • ITIL process knowledge.
  • Understanding of reporting & data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI and Excel.
  • Advanced troubleshooting experience in OT/IIoT environments, including security log analysis (firewall, OT Defender, machine logs).
  • Analytical Skills-able to conduct security risk assessments and analyze log files to identify vulnerabilities and operational limitations.
  • Reporting Skills-able to summarize and present periodic security reports and recommend improvements to onboarding procedures.
  • Planning Skills-able to define security requirements and roadmaps for new solutions and production facilities.
  • Excellent communication skills in English-written and verbal.
  • Self-organized and persistent in a polite way to obtain missing information from colleagues, business, and vendors.

Desired Qualifications

  • Willing to undertake national and international business travel to support the secure rollout of new OT/IIoT solutions.

Benefits

  • Offer you a modern and flexible work in a company that manufactures state-of-the-art and innovative vacuum products and systems.
  • Be part of a young and international team and have the opportunity to support the latest technologies.
  • Guarantees training and enables you to develop further.
  • Work in flat structures and all IT colleagues are in direct contact with the internal customers to understand their technical needs and support them in technology.
  • Gain a deep insight into the internal processes and projects of our company.
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Company

Atlas Copco Group

Job Posted

4 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

PUNE, India

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