OT Cybersecurity Regional Leader - EMIA

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OT Cybersecurity Regional Leader - EMIA

10/14/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic OT Cyber Security Regional Leader to oversee and drive the cybersecurity posture of Operational Technology (OT) environments across the EMIA region. This role is responsible for protecting industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and critical infrastructure from cyber threats while ensuring alignment with global security standards and business objectives. The role includes leading regional initiatives, defining and standardizing cybersecurity processes, and coordinating subject matter expert (SME) teams to support plants and industrial sites. Responsibilities and duties

Strategy & Governance

Define and execute the OT cybersecurity strategy for the EMIA region aligned with global strategy and policies. Establish governance frameworks, standards, and best practices for OT environments. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST, NIS2, ISO 27001).

Process Definition & Standardization

Lead the development, harmonization, and continuous improvement of OT cybersecurity processes across the region. Define scalable and repeatable security processes for plant environments (e.g., asset management, patching, access control, incident handling). Ensure alignment between global standards and regional/site-specific operational realities. Drive adoption of defined processes across all plants and monitor effectiveness.

Plant Support & SME Coordination

Provide direct and structured support to plants and industrial sites on OT cybersecurity topics. Coordinate and lead regional subject matter expert (SME) teams to deliver technical guidance and hands-on support. Act as escalation point for complex OT cybersecurity issues in plants. Ensure consistent knowledge sharing and best practice transfer across sites. Support plant onboarding, assessments, and remediation programs.

Risk Management & Compliance

Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for OT systems. Identify vulnerabilities and drive remediation plans across sites. Oversee audits, assessments, and regulatory inspections in the region.

Operations & Incident Response

Lead regional OT security monitoring and incident response activities. Coordinate response to cyber incidents impacting industrial systems. Collaborate with IT security teams to ensure integrated defense