Data, Cloud & Cybersecurity Lead (IT/OT & Digitalization)

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Data, Cloud & Cybersecurity Lead (IT/OT & Digitalization)

Your role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and multidisciplinary professional to join our team like Data, Cloud & Cybersecurity Lead. This hybrid role integrates leadership in data value chain management, cloud infrastructure operations, and IT/OT cybersecurity engineering. You will drive data strategy, secure infrastructure, and digital transformation across industrial and corporate environments.

This role requires a forward-thinking mindset, technical expertise across both cloud and industrial systems, and a strong ability to align digital architecture with business value and continuity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Strategy & Value Chain Ownership

• Lead full data lifecycle: acquisition, ingestion, storage, processing, analysis, and visualization
• Build and maintain cloud-native data pipelines and architectures (AWS, Python, Glue, S3, Redshift)
• Design and develop dashboards using BI tools (e.g. Power BI, QuickSight, Tableau)
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to generate actionable, value-oriented insights
• Ensure data governance, integrity, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, DLP)

2. IT/OT Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering

• Operate and improve hybrid cloud infrastructure (AWS multi-account environments, Proxmox, Veeam)
• Administer and optimize Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, and Conditional Access
• Lead the integration and operation of Microsoft Defender for IoT, Sentinel SIEM, and EDR solutions
• Maintain and secure on-prem and industrial (OT) infrastructure, including Siemens and Fortinet appliances
• Design scalable and resilient hybrid IT/OT architectures, focusing on operational continuity

3. Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Implement and enforce Zero Trust security models, micro-segmentation, and certificate-based access
• Develop and maintain BCP, DRP, and NIS2-aligned cybersecurity policies and procedures
• Map and protect critical OT assets in collaboration with industrial teams
• Continuously improve the security posture through automation, monitoring, and proactive threat mitigation
• Administer DLP policies using Microsoft Purview and ensure secure data lifecycle practices

4. Automation & DevOps

• Automate infrastructure and operational tasks using Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Ansible, and PowerShell
• Implement and support RPA technologies to streamline routine tasks
• Develop infrastructure as code workflows for scalability and reliability

5. Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and analysts
• Act as a liaison between IT, OT, data, and business stakeholders
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation (network diagrams, protocols, runbooks)

Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Technical Skills:

• Strong experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda, RDS, Glue, Redshift)
• Expertise in Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure AD / Entra ID, Microsoft Purview
• Experience with EDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for IoT, and network segmentation
• Skilled in infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD (GitLab)
• Strong Python and PowerShell scripting for automation and integration
• Hands-on with Proxmox, Veeam, Fortinet firewalls/switches, and Siemens OT hardware
• Solid understanding of OT/ICS security, industrial protocols, and compliance (NIS2, ISO, etc.)

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Organized, proactive, and goal-oriented
• Fluent in English (professional level) and Spanish highly desired.

Nice to Have

• Experience building IT/OT infrastructure from scratch
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity frameworks (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, etc.)
• Experience in SMEs or industrial manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Background in supporting both operations and data/BI environments

Why Join Us?

• Be a key player in transforming data, security, and infrastructure strategy
• Work in a role that merges technical excellence with business outcomes
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a modern industrial setting
• Lead innovation across cloud, cybersecurity, automation, and data-driven decision-making
• Enjoy a flexible work model and opportunities for continuous growth