OT Security Advisor

Team description: 

The Cybersecurity team is a strategic function within Toyota Digital Hub, helping protect Toyota’s manufacturing, engineering, and operational environments across Europe. Joining this team means contributing to the security and resilience of critical industrial operations, supporting the secure transformation of plants, facilities, and connected operational assets, and working with colleagues from different disciplines and backgrounds to solve meaningful challenges together. The team’s mission is to safeguard operational continuity, reduce cyber risk, and enable secure innovation across both IT and OT environments. 

Role Summary:  

We are looking for an OT Security Advisor who is motivated to help strengthen cybersecurity across industrial and operational environments. In this role, you will help protect critical OT assets, improve resilience in manufacturing and plant-related systems, and contribute to the secure operation of industrial technologies in a complex enterprise setting. 

You will work closely with engineering, plant operations, IT security, and external partners to embed security into OT environments, manage risk pragmatically, and support compliance with relevant industry and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values collaboration, continuous learning, and practical impact, and who wants to contribute in an environment where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Conduct OT risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and define practical mitigation strategies for industrial environments 

• Support the design and implementation of secure OT architectures, including segmentation, remote access controls, monitoring, and defence-in-depth measures 

• Develop and improve OT-focused incident response and crisis management capabilities, including exercises, planning, and preparedness activities 

• Help ensure alignment with relevant frameworks and regulations such as IEC 62443, NIS2, and ISO 27001 

• Support the deployment and effective use of OT security technologies such as IDS/IPS, monitoring platforms, endpoint protection, and asset visibility solutions 

• Act as a trusted OT security partner for plant, engineering, and operational stakeholders, helping teams make informed and secure decisions 

• Translate complex technical risks into clear, practical guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences 

• Promote OT security awareness and good practices across operational teams and supporting functions 

• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to strengthen standards, consistency, and shared best practices across OT environments 

• Contribute to documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement of OT security maturity across the organisation 

Qualifications & Skills

What we require:

• Experience in OT security, industrial cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, or a closely related field 

• Experience working with multiple technical and operational stakeholders in complex environments 

• Experience supporting or securing industrial control systems, plant environments, or operational technologies in production, industrial, or enterprise settings 

• We welcome candidates from non-traditional career paths and those with transferable skills or equivalent practical experience. If you meet many of the requirements but not every single one, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, curiosity, continuous learning, and the perspectives that come from different professional and personal experiences. 

• Core Technical Skills 

  • Good understanding of industrial control systems, SCADA environments, PLCs, and OT communication protocols 

  • Knowledge of OT network security, segmentation, secure remote access, and monitoring approaches 

  • Experience with vulnerability assessment, security monitoring, and risk reduction in OT environments 

  • Familiarity with frameworks and regulations such as IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIS2, and related governance requirements 

  • Understanding of how OT environments integrate with enterprise IT, cloud platforms, and modern infrastructure 

• Communication & Leadership Skills 

  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences 

  • Ability to build strong working relationships and positively influence stakeholders across different functions 

  • Collaborative mindset with an interest in coaching, awareness building, and continuous learning 

  • Pragmatic problem-solving approach with the ability to balance security, operational continuity, and business needs while working inclusively with people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise 

Additional requirements (considered an advantage):

• Familiarity with OT incident response, tabletop exercises, and crisis management processes 

• Knowledge of manufacturing or industrial environments and associated operational constraints 

• Experience working with OT security tools, asset visibility platforms, or industrial monitoring technologies 

• Certifications (Optional): GICSP, CISSP, ISA/IEC 62443 certifications, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent security certifications 

You have a TOYOTA DNA, this means: 

• Courage: you are ready to let go of the easy path to reach challenging targets. 

• Collaboration: you are a team player, respectful and inclusive in your style, and you take a customer-oriented approach. 

• Creativity: your passion drives you to explore innovative ideas and challenge the impossible. 

• Curiosity: you combine imagination and fact-based observation. 

• Coaching: you share knowledge and feedback with your colleagues and celebrate each other’s success. 

Formal Role Details: 

• Job Type: undefined time period contract  

• Starting date: Position available from Aug 2026 

• Location: Wrocław, Silver Tower Office Center 

• Working Pattern: Hybrid è 2 to 3 days per week in the office, in line with the need 

• Reporting line: Infrastructure Security manager  

• Education level required: Master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience 

 What we can offer you:  

• Health insurance  

• Sport card  

• Lunch subsidy  

• Car leasing  

• Languages lessons  

• Bonuses