Regional Expert - OT Network (North America)

Covestro • Pittsburgh, PA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Expert – OT Network (North America), also described as the Regional OT (Operations Technology) Expert – Americas, delivers hands-on OT support across approximately ten Covestro sites in the Americas. The role contributes to global concept and standard development, with a primary focus on direct site-level implementation and operational support in the region.

The position provides site-level OT security implementation and support, maintains centralized PA-OT infrastructure services for Americas sites, and helps develop global OT architecture concepts and standards. It also advises PA and Systems engineers on industrial communications, IIoT network technologies, and IT aspects of DCS, and acts as a regional liaison among engineering, IT organizations, and OT security officers. The role requires regional travel and may require additional hours when assignments dictate, such as joining global meetings outside normal working hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science and at least 6 years of professional experience in OT/IT network engineering, process automation, or industrial cybersecurity; or a master’s degree in one of these fields and at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe.
• Solid knowledge of OT network architecture, industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus DP, PROFINET, and OPC variants, and IIoT technologies such as Wireless HART and LoRaWAN.
• Practical experience with OT security infrastructure, including patch management via WSUS, antivirus management, domain policies, and firewall management.
• Familiarity with IT/OT interface design and DCS IT components, including virtualization, encryption, and domain integration.
• Excellent knowledge of process control strategies and systems, computer hardware and software, and relevant national and international Process Automation standards such as NEC and IEC.
• Systematic approach to problem definition and solution development.
• Experience working with different cultures and ability to work in cross-functional, international teams and manage multiple concurrent site activities.
• Strong interpersonal and mediating skills when working with management, engineering, maintenance, operations, and suppliers of OT solutions and services.
• Strong communication and consulting skills, including the ability to explain technical topics to diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication in an international context.
• Self-directed approach and ability to manage workload with minimal supervision in a distributed team model.
• Willingness to travel within the Americas region.
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours when job assignments require it.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, in an OT or industrial context.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443 or equivalent OT security standards.
• Relevant certifications such as GICSP, CCNA, or equivalent.
• Professional registration and/or certification as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site and remote OT security support to Americas sites, including firewall rule standardization and reviews, domain policy management, and CAR OT data population.
• Operate and maintain centralized PA-OT infrastructure services for the Americas, including shared services such as WSUS and antivirus supporting Tier 2/3 sites.
• Contribute to global PA-OT architecture concepts, standards, and templates in collaboration with the PA-OT Functional Lead and peer regional caretakers, providing feedback based on regional implementation.
• Advise PA and Systems engineers on industrial communication protocols, shared protocols, IIoT network technologies, and IT topics within DCS.
• Serve as the Americas liaison among PCT/Systems engineers, local and global IT organizations, and OT security officers.
• Travel within the Americas region as needed.
• Work additional hours when assignments dictate, including joining global meetings outside normal working hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior