Specialist, OT Network Security Engineer / Sr. Specialist, OT Network Security Engineer

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# 163416 – Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

The Experience: 

In today’s multifaceted technology environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the information technology team at Colgate!.

Our highly technical and innovative team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this constantly evolving landscape.

What role will you play as a member of the Colgate’s Information Technology team?

We are looking for a skilled and experienced OT Network Security Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing administrator and user guidance procedures for the manufacturing organization systems.

Key responsibilities include working knowledge of cybersecurity policies and standards related to ICS/SCADA.

Additionally, knowledge or Experience with server virtualization software required, (VMWare preferred).

The candidate should be comfortable playing a lead role towards the evolution of technology deployments across the global footprint.

Who are you…

You are a function expert –

• This position is for an Individual contributor who would be responsible for the following
• Participates in investigations to determine the root cause of security incidents.
• Define and ensure compliance with security policies, processes and standards to build a comprehensive Operational Technology security program.

You connect the dots –

• Your proficiency to work with cross-organizational teams to address alert deficiencies.
• You connect the dots by configuring, testing, documenting and implementing new or upgrading to processes, controlling as directed.

You are a collaborator – 

• Your expertise and insights as an OT Network Security Engineer will be instrumental in driving the success.
• Configure, test, document and implement new or upgrades to processes, controls or products as directed.
• Provide research, evaluation, testing, planning and implementation support for platform changes across all manufacturing sites globally
• Participates in investigations to determine the root cause of security incidents.

You are an innovator –

• Your innovative approach will drive the evolution of our OT Network Security environment, from introducing innovative features to devising novel approaches for log analysis and security use cases.
• Your ability to think with a security attitude and build use cases from a security perspective sets you apart as a true innovator.

What you’ll need… (Required)

• Minimum 2 years of experience in OT industry or similar experience
• 2+ years of experience with systems administration of IT Infrastructure
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity policies and standards related to ICS/SCADA.
• Ability to apply knowledge of Cyber Security to OT/ICS/SCADA systems to implement new cyber defense/resiliency techniques.
• Knowledge or Experience with server virtualization software required, (VMWare preferred)
• Experience with Firewalls and Networking (Splunk and Palo Alto Networks preferred)
• Knowledge or Experience with AWS or GCP cloud services a plus
• Awareness of and experience maximising industry standard processes for network and cloud security preferred.

What you’ll need… (Preferred):

• Ability to quickly assimilate new technologies, tools, internal/external systems and design frameworks is a mandatory requirement. Strong and broad technology background is greatly preferred.
• Ability to think with a security approach. The successful candidate must have a strong IT background with in-depth knowledge of corporate application access control, network routing and packet analysis and cyber threat analysis.
• Strong knowledge of application architecture, development and secure coding practices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively directly with others that do not have a security background and be a security spokesperson throughout the Manufacturing and Supply Chain organizations.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject “Accommodation Request” should you require accommodation.

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