OT Security Manager

<div><span style="font-size: medium;"> At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.  </span></div> <div><span style="font-size: medium;"> Come grow with us!  </span></div> <!--_dfFormat_=html--><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">This position is part of the <em>Cybersecurity Operations</em> and will be <em>Remote.</em></span><span style="color: #c808c8;"> </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #c808c8;"> </span></em></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">PURPOSE</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The OT Security Manager will lead the development and execution of cybersecurity strategy for Operational Technology environments, establishing an OT Security Center of Excellence and driving best practices. Your responsibilities include deploying and managing the Claroty platform to enhance visibility, risk management, and secure remote access across industrial sites. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, IT, and executive stakeholders to ensure secure and compliant industrial environments, manage a team of cybersecurity engineers, and act as a strategic advisor for digital transformation. You will monitor evolving threats, guide investment decisions, and foster a security-by-design culture while managing risks related to connectivity, <span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">IACS, and third-party integrations.</span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">WHAT YOU WILL DO</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Lead the development and implementation of the OT Security Center of Excellence, setting standards for operational technology cybersecurity.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Support the rollout of cybersecurity service portfolios in OT environments, including activities such as testing, assessment, vulnerability management, and incident response.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, engineering, and operations teams to deliver comprehensive security across converged IT/OT environments.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0.5in; text-align: justify; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">WHAT YOU WILL NEED</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The essential requirements of the job include:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks relevant to OT (NIST CSF, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO 27001).</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Knowledge of network architecture, segmentation, and firewalling in OT networks.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Understanding of OT environments, protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC, DNP3), and systems (e.g., SCADA, DCS, PLCs).</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Hands-on knowledge of Claroty platform (especially xDome and SRA) would be a plus</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Familiarity with legacy OT systems and their cybersecurity limitations.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Understanding of IT/OT convergence and hybrid cybersecurity strategies.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">IT WOULD BE A PLUS IF YOU ALSO POSSESS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN: </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Proficiency in risk assessment, threat modeling, and vulnerability management specific to OT.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Additional languages (e.g., Portuguese, French, Swedish) are a plus, depending on site locations and stakeholder geography.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0.5in; text-align: justify; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">COMPETENCIES</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Operationally Excellent</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Team oriented</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Trustworthy</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Self-aware</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.4in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Business Savy</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p><div> <div> <div> <div><span style="font-size: medium;">Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.<br><br>The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.</span><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br><br>Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. </span></div> </div> </div> </div> <!--_dfFormat_=html-->

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