MSD Director Operational Technology Networking Technical Architecture 

United States, New Jersey, Rahway 

71028421

Job Description

Position will require on the average 25% travel globally and can be remote.

This position would be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide OT strategic direction and expertise: The OT technical architect should develop and communicate guidance for the implementation and management of strategic OT systems across the global organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives and NIST OT guidelines. They should also influence relevant site teams to ensure consistent cybersecurity best practices are followed.

• Lead the company’s representation in industry OT organizations and suppliers: The technical architect should act as the company's representative to industry organizations and suppliers, advocating for the company's objectives and influencing standards and supplier roadmaps to ensure that the company's OT initiatives are in line with industry best practices.

• Educate global technical teams on OT complexities: The technical architect should ensure that technical teams across the company understand the differences between OT and traditional IT and are equipped to address the specific requirements and complexities of OT environments. This may involve providing training and resources to enhance their OT knowledge and skills.

• Identify and mitigate cyber risks to OT systems: The technical architect should lead the identification and assessment of potential cyber risks to OT systems, and design and implement measures to mitigate these risks. This will involve contributing to cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls tailored to OT environments.

• Stay updated on OT trends and share knowledge: The OT technical architect should stay abreast of OT trends, stay informed about emerging technologies, best practices, and industry developments, and incorporate all of this into our strategic guidance and vision. Share this knowledge and best practices with relevant internal stakeholders, such as the ITRMS, IRAB processes, and OT Council meetings, to ensure that the organization is leveraging the latest insights to advance its OT initiatives.

• Share knowledge and best practices with the team, contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Continuously monitor the effectiveness and performance of implemented OT solutions. Identify areas for improvement, iterate on existing solutions, and ensure alignment with evolving business needs.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• An engineering degree or comparable engineering/ information technology degree with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience

Current Contingent Workers apply

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by acollective-bargainingagreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$169,700.00 - $267,200.00

San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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