OT Infrastructure Specialist

Denholm are delighted to be engaged as retained partner with AG Barr on an excellent opportunity for a OT Infrastructure Specialist to join them on a permanent basis. This role requires someone with OT (operational technology) experience ideally within the FMCG space, NOT a core technology infrastructure specialist. This is a senior role within the OT team, where a knowledge of networking would be a significant advantage.

This role is being offered on hybrid working basis (3 days onsite) in Cumbernauld.

The business has a number of large scale operational technology programmes in the pipeline and this role plays a key part in building / managing relationships with suppliers to put new support contracts in place.

Ideal candidate experience

• Experience of functional partnering combined with strong analytical skills and a hands-on approach.
• Strong communication and influencing skills - both verbal and written. Able to flex their influencing style and engage effectively at different levels of the business
• Demonstrates a commitment to personal development, ensuring they keep current and up to date with technology
• Proven track record of managing internal resources and external suppliers to work together on a multi-faceted solution and the experience to troubleshoot and manage critical incidents that can include multiple vendors
• Proven track record of leading and managing complex OT change projects. This includes planning, assessing resource requirements, managing budget and risks, and regular progress reporting
• Able to manage external suppliers to work together on a multi-faceted solution and the experience to troubleshoot and manage critical incidents that can include multiple vendors
• Demonstrates analytical and logical thinking. Uses experience to resolve issues, recommend solutions, implement preventive measures and deliver results
• Lead the initiative for improving existing systems and services, using current and upcoming technology
• Strong knowledge of OT concepts and design patterns
• Strong knowledge of HMI and PLCs functions
• Strong knowledge of OT specific protocols
• High level understanding of manufacturing processes, especially in the food and beverage industry
• Knowledge of network, storage, server and client management technologies
• Knowledge of a server and client virtualisation technology
• Team development capability including mentoring & coaching experience

If you would like more information on this role, please get in touch to discuss.