OT Cybersecurity Specialist; HYBRID

Overview

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire an OT Cybersecurity Specialist immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
• Tuition assistance

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a real impact? We are looking for a dynamic OT Cybersecurity Specialist to join our OT IT Cybersecurity Team. In this pivotal role, you will maintain an Operational Technology (OT) asset inventory, ensuring the highest standards of cybersecurity. You will utilize cutting-edge vulnerability and threat management solutions to keep our systems secure.

You ll work closely with our Maintenance and Engineering teams all around the world, supporting manufacturing reliability and integrating future solutions within our cybersecurity framework. This position reports directly to the IT OT Cybersecurity Director.

In this role, you will be a key player in supporting plant maintenance and engineering teams across the Americas, with occasional involvement in EMEA and APAC regions. This role will bring any findings to the attention of the business for consideration while working within the cybersecurity vulnerability management team to prioritize mitigations/remediations and manage exceptions. Although you will not manage resources or budgets directly, your decisions and the policies you implement will have a direct impact on how employees, contractors, vendors, customers, and consumers access and handle our information assets and OT services.

Regular interactions with Engineering and Maintenance teams, Plant Directors, and Engineering Directors will be essential to your success.

We offer a collaborative work environment where you will partner with various teams and departments to ensure a secure and reliable operational technology framework. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of cybersecurity in our global supply chain.

Apply now and help us make a difference!

• Coordinate Security Actions:
  Plan and monitor security measures, collaborate with the Cybersecurity Team, and implement vital security recommendations.
• Act as Main Point of Contact:
  Handle security requests, coordinate responses with internal teams and partners, and assist with OT cybersecurity queries from internal partners and vendors.
• Manage Vulnerabilities and Non-Conformities:
  Identify, analyze, and monitor vulnerabilities, determine appropriate patches or controls, create report vulnerabilities status and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Implement OT Cybersecurity Controls:
  Support asset owners with the implementation and maintenance of OT cyber controls, ensuring compliance with all standards and policies for new equipment and projects.
• Update Security Dashboards and Indicators:
  Maintain comprehensive reports and dashboards on security status and compile indicators for monitoring incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Maintain an OT Asset Inventory:
  Regularly update the inventory based on changes in the OT environment, monitor inventory status, and investigate any anomalies to coordinate corrective actions.
• Other Duties:
  Take on additional tasks within the OT space as needed.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with other technology teams, service providers and the security organization.
• Maintain all cybersecurity diagrams, inventories, and documentation.
• Analyze business requirements and propose solutions that meet standards, compliance, and operational needs.