Especialista Ciberseguridad Industrial

Job title: Especialista Ciberseguridad Industrial

Industrial Cyber Security Specialist

Airbus is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and delivery of aerospace products, services, and solutions to customers on a global scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

With more than 45 years of presence, Airbus is expanding its footprint in Latin America through ~1,500 employees and key strategic sites. As a key supply partner with an order backlog of 500 aircraft, the company maintains a deep commitment to the region's long-term growth.

As a global leader in rotary-wing aviation, Airbus Helicopters provides high-efficiency solutions in 150 countries for civil, military, and law enforcement missions. Its comprehensive portfolio is designed to perform vertical flight tasks in the world's most demanding environments.

Airbus Helicopters Mexico serves as a strategic regional hub for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), delivering comprehensive base and line maintenance alongside specialized training for pilots, engineers, and technicians across Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Backed by its state-of-the-art 15,000 m² manufacturing plant at the Aerotech Industrial Park, the operation delivers high-precision component production—including emergency and cargo doors for the A320 family—along with dedicated technical support and customized aircraft modifications tailored to diverse commercial and helicopter missions.

Will you join us in redefining the limits of what is possible?

As a Industrial Cyber Security Specialist, you will be responsible for enhancing the resilience and operational continuity of Airbus's production processes in Querétaro—with support extended across the LATAM region—against cyber threats. Operating as a key liaison between digital teams, corporate security, and industrial stakeholders, the role evaluates cyber risks, drives Security by Design, and deploys sustainable cybersecurity solutions to safeguard aircraft manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Bridge: Act as the link between plant operations, industrial business domains, and the technologies, solutions, and services provided by Digital Cyber Security and the wider Digital and Corporate organizations.
• Architecture & Security by Design: Promote a common, harmonized security architecture using Security by Design principles to ensure resilience against current and emerging threats to LATAM operations.
• OT & IACS Infrastructure Protection: Assist with developing and implementing security solutions to protect Operational Technology (OT), Industrial IT, and Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) from internal and external threats.
• Technical Integration of Security

Requirements

• Carry out technical security requirements integration for new system deployments or existing system upgrades.
• Maturity Assessments & Continuous Improvement: Conduct and lead regular Industrial Cyber Security Maturity Assessments across core plants, communicate results, and supervise resulting local and transverse tactical uplift actions.
• Industrial Security Programme (ISP) Support: Provide local support for ISP activities, including solution deployment coordination, data gathering supervision and quality assurance, and defined capability implementation.
• Vision, Roadmap & Project Leadership: Drive and contribute to the Industrial Cyber Security vision and roadmap while leading projects and ensuring deliverable quality to meet strategic objectives.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside Digital Shopfloor teams, local plant stakeholders, business project managers, architects, and technical experts to ensure seamless project execution.
• Advisory & Threat Mitigation: Provide strategic recommendations to maintain a high level of protection against cyber attacks and emerging vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• Degree in either Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Security/Operational Technology, Information Technology, Manufacturing Automation or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ten years experience in an Information Technology position

• Ten or more years experience supporting Industrial Cyber Security in a manufacturing or aerospace environment

• Soft skills: Outstanding communication, networking, and presentation abilities across all organizational levels.

• Frameworks & Standards: Strong expertise in key IT and industrial cybersecurity standards (NIST CSF Manufacturing Profile, NIST 800-53/800-82, IEC 62443, and ISO 27000 series).

• Valued Experience (Assets): Proven background in IT security (ideally focused on cyber incident detection and response) and hands-on experience in Operational Technology (OT) environments.

• English language proficiency

• What do we offer?

• Permanent contract.

• On-site work model.

• Continuous and specific training for professional development.

• The opportunity to be part of a leading international group in the aeronautical sector, with the possibility of participating in international mobility programs.

• Medical and life insurance.

• Food vouchers.

• Transportation allowance.

• Join us to achieve the exceptional.

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