Senior OT Cybersecurity Controls Engineer

Job Introduction

The Senior OT Cybersecurity Controls Engineer is responsible for the global coordination,
implementation, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity measures across all
Operational Technology (OT) environments within Magna. This role ensures the secure and
resilient operation of OT systems across 340+ factory floor networks, acting as a central
liaison between Corporate Security, Operations Leadership, and Divisional IT teams.
The position plays a critical role in safeguarding production systems, driving security
awareness, and proactively identifying and mitigating cyber threats in collaboration with
Magna's Security Operations Center (SOC).
This senior-level position requires a high degree of autonomy, strategic thinking, and
leadership in guiding OT cybersecurity initiatives across global operations. The Senior
Engineer is expected to influence decision-making, lead cross-functional initiatives, and
serve as a subject matter expert in OT security.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments across OT environments.
• Identify vulnerabilities and translate findings into actionable mitigation plans.
• Oversee execution of OT security projects and ensure alignment with corporate
• standards.
• Design and evolve secure OT architectures using principles from ICS, SCADA, IoT, and

IIoT.

• Understanding and experience with RTO, RPO, Operation Technology Asset Inventory,

and LAN Segmentation (Segregating Office Network from the factory floor network).desired security requirements, scalability, and resilience and IT requirements.

• Conduct effective security architecture reviews, ensuring that designs achieve the
• Maintain detailed documentation of OT security architecture and defense strategies.
• Monitor threat intelligence sources and assess potential attack vectors.
• Act as the primary OT liaison during incident response, coordinating with SOC, vendors,
• Support OT-specific incident handling and post-incident reviews.
• Develop and maintain OT security roadmaps and strategic plans.
• Align OT security initiatives with corporate cybersecurity frameworks and compliance
• Provide cost-benefit analyses and justifications for security investments.
• Partner with global operations, IT, and security teams to ensure consistent
• implementation of OT security controls.
• Educate, coach, and mentor divisional teams on OT cybersecurity best practices.
• Foster a culture of security awareness across all levels of the organization.

Knowledge and Education:

College diploma or university degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering,

Automation and Control Engineering Technology or Robotics and Automation Technology,

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional consideration will be given to candidates with knowledge of GICSP (Global

Industrial Cyber Security Professional), IEC 62443, or NIST cybersecurity frameworks.

Work Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in OT cybersecurity, including
demonstrated leadership in cross-functional or global initiatives.

Knowledge and Experience
Working technical knowledge of:

• OT protocols and systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Historian systems)
• Network segmentation (LAN, VLAN, segregating office and shop floor networks)
• RTO/RPO, asset inventory, and disaster recovery planning
• IP/TCP networking, Windows/Linux/BSD systems
• Scripting, programming, and SIEM technologies
• Cloud security and industrial automation technologies

Experience with:

• Microsoft Office product suite
• PLC programming, HMI's, and Historian systems

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks under pressure
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across global, cross-cultural teams
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Work Environment
Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office
environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer
Regular overnight travel 10-25% of the time

Work Conditions

• On-call availability and occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.
• Must be available to travel internationally on an occasional basis.

Additional Information
Able to communicate in (English) Language (listening, writing, speaking)

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: ₹3,000, ₹4,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund