Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance.
Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services.
Operating across 5 continents and with over 300.000 skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end to end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimization and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack.
We're looking for dedicated, innovative and driven talent to join our expanding team.
The Project Engineer will play a key role in supporting the OT Security BAU team within a regulated manufacturing environment.
The purpose of the role is to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation, align procedures across sites, and contribute to overall cybersecurity governance.
The successful candidate will help drive continuous improvement of OT security controls and processes while ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
This Project Support Engineer role is an initial 3-month contract, with potential for long-term extension.
Responsibilities:
· Support the OT Security BAU team in maintaining and updating documentation related to cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards within regulated manufacturing environments.
· Ensure alignment and harmonization of cybersecurity procedures across global manufacturing sites.
· Contribute to the governance and continuous improvement of OT security controls, including risk assessments and control effectiveness reviews.
· Utilize tools such as Veeva or other regulated document management systems to manage documentation workflows in a GMP-compliant manner.
· Assist in tracking and reporting progress of ongoing cybersecurity initiatives and ensuring alignment with the cybersecurity framework and regulatory requirement.
Requirements:
· Minimum 5 years of experience in OT Cybersecurity or Automation within GMP-regulated manufacturing.
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Automation essential.
· Master’s degree desirable but not essential.
· Hands-on experience with governance processes, SOP development, and regulated documentation systems (e.g., Veeva).
· Familiarity with OT security frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443), network segmentation, and enabling services such as patching, antivirus, and asset inventory.
· Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, IT, and Engineering stakeholders.
· Proficiency in documentation lifecycle management
· Experience with GxP and CFR Part 11 compliance
· Strong written communication and process improvement skills
· European citizenship (due to location and compliance requirements).
To apply for this Project Support Engineer - OT Security role, do not hesitate to contact Cognizant today.
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