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 within 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

• Manage and maintain the OT cybersecurity posture of industrial machines, CNC systems, production networks and OT assets
• Coordinate with other Daimler Buses sites and OT cybersecurity coordinators to align standards and share best practices
• Own the cybersecurity aspects of commissioning and onboarding new assets, including IT configurations, firewall authorizations, vulnerability checks and OT inventory updates
• Conduct OT risk assessments, remediate vulnerabilities, implement risk-reducing measures and run workshops with external consultants
• Plan, test and roll out software updates, patches, backups and endpoint protection while keeping network segmentation and secure remote access
• Monitor OT networks and assets, respond to incidents and act as technical authority for escalations
• Ensure safe data flow between machines, MES, IoT platforms and enterprise systems, and support secure deployment of new machines and automation projects
• Raise employee awareness, advise production and engineering teams, and run internal and external audits, cyber drills and preparedness exercises

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Control & Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Several years of experience with industrial machines, production systems, control systems and networks, plus hands-on OT security experience in manufacturing
• Experience collaborating with international or cross-functional teams and proficiency in English
• Ability to travel as required; male candidates must complete mandatory military service

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of OT security standards such as IEC 62443, ISO 27001 and risk management
• Solid understanding of industrial network and system technologies, including communication protocols
• Nice to have: certifications such as COSTE, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, FICSP, CISSP or comparable OT security evidence

The application process involves an introduction, skill assessment tests and interviews, followed by an offer.