PThe IT Infrastructure, Network and Cybersecurity Expert is a critical leadership role within Digital Manufacturing Operations function, responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of all IT infrastructure, network systems, and cybersecurity operations at the plant level. This role serves as the primary point of accountability for the convergence of IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, ensuring that manufacturing systems operate securely. /ppThe position reports to the Digital Manufacturing Operations Head and works in close collaboration with global IT teams, plant operations, quality, and HSE functions. /ppbr/ppbKEY RESPONSIBILITIES /b /ppbIT Infrastructure Network /b /pulliOversee design, deployment, and maintenance of IT infrastructure (servers, storage, virtualization, networks) /liliEnsure system performance, availability, and lifecycle management (patching, updates) /liliManage LAN/WAN/WiFi, segmentation (IT/OT), and connectivity with global teams /li /ulpbCybersecurity /b /pulliImplement and enforce site cybersecurity strategy aligned with global standards (NIST/ISO 27001) /liliOversee threat detection, risk assessments, incident response, and security tools (SIEM, IAM, IDS/IPS) and promote security awareness across the site /li /ulpbOT/IT Manufacturing Support /b /pulliAct as IT liaison for OT systems (SCADA, MES, LIMS) and ensure secure integration /liliSupport manufacturing-critical systems, minimizing downtime and ensuring quick resolution /li /ulpbCompliance Quality /b /pulliEnsure compliance with GxP, FDA, and internal standards /liliSupport audits, CSV documentation, and change control processes /li /ulpbBusiness Continuity /b /pulliManage Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans, including testing and backups /li /ulpbVendors, Budget Projects /b /pulliManage vendors, contracts, and SLAs /liliOversee IT budget and cost optimization /liliLead infrastructure and transformation projects aligned with global strategy /li /ulpbTeam Leadership /b /pulliSet team objectives and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement /li /ulpbREQUIREMENTS /b /pulliHigher education in Information Technology or similar. /liliMin 5 years of experience in a similar environment /liliEnglish for everyday business communication (C1) /liliVery good problem solving and stakeholder management skills /li /ulpbTECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS /b /pullibNetworking: /b Routing and switching (Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent), Firewall management (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA), VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL/TLS), Network Access Control (NAC), Wireless infrastructure management /lilibInfrastructure Platforms: /b Virtualization: VMware vSphere/vCenter, Microsoft Hyper-V Windows Server, Linux administration, Microsoft Azure / AWS cloud services, Storage systems (SAN, NAS) and backup solutions, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP /lilibCybersecurity: /b SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel),Endpoint Detection Response (EDR), Vulnerability management tools (Tenable, Qualys), Identity Access Management (IAM/PAM), Frameworks: NIST CSF ISO 27001 /lilibManufacturing OT Systems: /b SCADA/DCS systems and industrial protocols (OPC-UA, Modbus, Profinet), MES platforms (Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell, etc...),OT network security and industrial DMZ architecture, Computer System Validation (CSV) in GxP environments /lilibMonitoring Management: /b IT monitoring tools, ITSM platforms (ServiceNow), Configuration Management Database (CMDB) /li /ulpbr/ppbWORKING CONDITIONS /b /pulliOn-site role based at the Riells i Viabrea manufacturing plant /liliOccasional travel (~10–15%) to other sites, vendors, and global IT meetings /liliParticipation in on-call rotation for critical incidents and cybersecurity events /liliClose collaboration with global IT, plant leadership, Quality, Operations, HSE and external vendors /liliManufacturing environment with mandatory compliance to safety and hygiene requirements /li /ul