Senior Manager – Cybersecurity, OT Manufacturing & Distribution

Medtronic

. Lead the development, communication, and execution of the OT cybersecurity strategy for manufacturing and distribution environments .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeMounds View • California • United StatesSenior💰 $156,800 - $235,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading OT cybersecurity strategy, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as NIST 800-82 and IEC 62443. Proven ability to develop operational plans, drive talent management, and enhance cyber resilience in manufacturing and distribution environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

OT Cybersecurity Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional Program LeadershipRisk Assessment and Vulnerability AnalysisNIST 800-82 ComplianceCISSP Certification

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity Program ManagementIncident Response PlanningThreat ModelingNetwork SegmentationData AnalysisOperational PlanningBudget ManagementPolicy DevelopmentGovernance MechanismsProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsPeople LeadershipDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCISAGICSPGRID

Industry Keywords

OT Security FrameworksICSManufacturing EnvironmentsDistribution EnvironmentsRegulatory ComplianceISA/IEC ConceptsCyber ResilienceOperational ResilienceTalent PlanningSuccession Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, communication, and execution of the OT cybersecurity strategy for manufacturing and distribution environments
Translate strategy into operational plans, roadmaps, standards, and measurable business outcomes across OT security job areas and site operations
Recommend strategies, goals, priorities, and resource plans for the OT cybersecurity function
Partner with senior leaders across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and enterprise cybersecurity
Lead, coach, and develop experienced professionals, site security champions, and/or people or program leaders
Drive talent planning, succession, engagement, performance management, and professional development
Authorize and support hiring, promotion, reward, and other people decisions
Direct OT risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis
Establish and improve OT cybersecurity policies, standards, controls, and governance mechanisms
Initiate programs and projects to improve cyber resilience, consistency, and compliance across sites
Provide technical leadership for secure OT architecture, network segmentation, remote access, asset protection, monitoring, and IT/OT integration
Evaluate and drive adoption of security technologies, operational capabilities, and process improvements
Develop objectives, operating procedures, standards, and cross-site practices for complex security challenges
Lead OT cyber incident readiness and response, including investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, lessons learned, and executive communications
Coordinate with enterprise cyber defense, manufacturing operations, site leadership, legal, quality, and other partners during incidents or disruptions
Maintain, test, and improve incident response plans, playbooks, and recovery strategies
Ensure OT environments comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, NIST 800-82, IEC 62443, and other standards
Influence functions and businesses to gain cooperation on priorities, program execution, and security decisions
Develop strategic relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and partners
Communicate OT security risks, strategy, program health, and business impacts to technical teams, business leaders, and senior leadership
Manage the OT cybersecurity budget and resource plans, including expenditures, vendor services, and technology investments
Make decisions affecting deadlines, resources, funds, and organizational objectives
Drive continuous improvement in operational delivery, control effectiveness, and consistency across manufacturing and distribution environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree
5+ years of managerial experience
Minimum of 10 years of relevant cybersecurity experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 8 years of relevant experience with an advanced degree (preferred)
Minimum of 7+ years of managerial experience leading teams of experienced professionals and/or people or program leaders (preferred)
Previous Medtronic experience (preferred)
Experience leading cybersecurity programs in ICS, OT, manufacturing, and/or distribution environments (preferred)
Experience developing department or business-area strategies and translating them into roadmaps, standards, business plans, and measurable outcomes (preferred)
Experience leading cross-functional programs involving engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, enterprise IT, and cybersecurity stakeholders (preferred)
Experience solving complex, difficult, and undefined problems using data gathering, analysis, investigation, and structured decision-making (preferred)
Experience influencing across functions and businesses and briefing senior or executive leadership (preferred)
Experience managing budgets, resource plans, vendors, and external partners (preferred)
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GICSP, GRID, or equivalent (preferred)
Knowledge of OT security frameworks, standards, and regulations including NIST 800-82, IEC 62443, ISA/IEC concepts, and applicable manufacturing control expectations
Strong technical leadership, people leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and program execution skills
Ability to establish new objectives, operating policies, standards, and processes that improve security and operational resilience
Ability to drive innovation, best-practice adoption, and knowledge sharing across a business area
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Roles below the Principal level require unrestricted U.S. work authorization at hire and throughout employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training, mentorship, and guidance for career growth
Diverse and inclusive culture
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities