Operational Technology Manager

Operational Technology (OT) Manager

Location:

Kettering
Salary: £55,000 per annum

Days:
Mon-Fri

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to take ownership of the OT landscape within a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on OT infrastructure, cybersecurity, business continuity, and lifecycle management, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure reliable and secure operations.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Management

Own and manage the OT hardware and software landscape.

Troubleshoot and maintain OT production infrastructure.

Patch systems and replace faulty devices.

Manage Identity and Access Management for OT users.

Act as the single point of contact for external managed service providers.

Produce monthly OT KPI reports (assets, cybersecurity, incidents).

Provide input to the annual OT budget cycle.

Business Continuity & Cybersecurity

Own cybersecurity for OT manufacturing processes.

Ensure compliance with OT cybersecurity policies and standards.

Maintain asset inventories and system documentation.

Manage backup, restore, and obsolescence activities.

Deliver OT changes and projects, including SAN renewal, IT/OT network separation, and network upgrades.

Continuously improve OT processes and ways of working.

Technical Skills & Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar OT or manufacturing IT environment.

Broad technical knowledge of servers, SAN storage, virtualisation, networking, firewalls, Windows OS, Active Directory, endpoint protection, and cybersecurity.

Structured approach to projects, changes, and documentation.

Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Strong interest in manufacturing processes and IT/OT integration.

Knowledge of automated process equipment and control systems.

Experience with sterilisation and filling processes is desirable.

Familiarity with Tetra Pak, Galdi, or similar packaging equipment is an advantage