OT Cybersecurity Engineer

About the role

Mercedes-Benz Türk develops and produces trucks and buses in its Istanbul and Aksaray factories, as part of the Daimler Truck AG production and R&D network. As an OT Cybersecurity Engineer in the OT Planning team, you help ensure the cybersecurity and reliable operation of the production environment, working closely with technical planning, maintenance and IT teams.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform asset onboarding, vulnerability management and incident response, and support the rollout of cybersecurity standards and processes across OT.
• Support on-site troubleshooting of production machines, PLC/CNC systems, industrial PCs, HMIs and field network infrastructure.
• Help Maintenance teams solve complex OT, automation and machine problems in production areas.
• Take part in OT cybersecurity, digitalization and industrial connectivity projects (IoT, MES, machine data integration).
• Coordinate secure IT for shopfloor activities such as asset management, patching, backup and recovery, and system availability.
• Support Machinery Planning and Process Planning on OT, machine maintenance and technical infrastructure decisions.
• Lead and support technicians in their technical and professional development.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Control/Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Strong focus on industrial/field maintenance, production machinery and shopfloor operations.
• Practical, solution-oriented collaboration with Maintenance, IT and Production teams.
• Good command of English.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with PLC/CNC systems (especially Siemens automation), industrial networks and field protocols (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Modbus, OPC UA).
• Working knowledge of OT/industrial cybersecurity concepts, industrial network infrastructure and standards such as IEC 62443.
• Nice to have: certifications such as COSTE (e.g. TÜV), IEC 62443, ISO 27001, FICSP, or CISSP.

Candidates apply online, then take an assessment and attend an interview before receiving an offer. The company states that candidates who do not meet all requirements are encouraged to apply.