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ADP, Inc. lists this Bilingual IT/OT Systems Director opportunity in overland park, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Overland Park, KS, US
The Bilingual IT/OT Systems Director for the USA will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing the operation, evolution, and security of the company’s technology systems in the United States, ensuring operational continuity across industrial and corporate environments while aligning local operations with the multinational company’s global IT strategy.
Key Responsibilities
IT/OT Infrastructure Management
Manage and oversee the local IT and OT infrastructure for the US operations/plants.
Ensure availability, performance, and operational continuity of IT and OT systems.
Coordinate secure integration and segmentation between IT and OT networks.
Manage industrial and corporate networks, communications, and site connectivity.
Oversee hybrid environments, virtualization, backups, and operational continuity.
Industrial and Production Systems
Manage and support industrial production systems, including: MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
SCADA systems
HMIs
PLCs
Industrial monitoring and data acquisition systems
Industrial testing benches and validation environments
Implement and maintain integrations between MES systems, ERP platforms, OT networks, and IoT platforms.
Lead industrial digitalization and automation initiatives.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to ensure operational stability and technological evolution.
Ensure availability, traceability, and integrity of plant and industrial system data.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Ensure compliance with corporate cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including: NIST SP 800-53
NIST SP 800-171
Implement and oversee cybersecurity controls across IT and OT environments.
Support audits, business continuity planning, and technology risk management activities.
Coordinate incident response and vulnerability management initiatives.
Ensure proper implementation of corporate security policies within the US subsidiary.
Global Coordination & Management
Act as the liaison between the global IT organization and the local US operation.
Coordinate technology vendors and external service providers.
Participate in global infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation projects.
Support budgeting, technology asset management, and local investment planning.
Ensure alignment between local operational needs and the company’s global IT strategy.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics, Industrial Automation, or related field.
Experience
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in similar roles within industrial or multinational environments.
Strong experience in: MES, SCADA, HMI, and PLC systems
IT/OT infrastructures
Industrial and corporate networking
Industrial systems integration and IoT platforms
Industrial cybersecurity
Proven experience working with: NIST SP 800-53
NIST SP 800-171
Experience collaborating with global IT organizations and multinational environments.
Technical Skills
OT network segmentation.
Industrial firewalls and OT cybersecurity.
Virtualized and hybrid infrastructures.
Windows Server and Linux environments.
Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
Industrial monitoring and networking tools.
Integration between MES, ERP, and IoT systems.
Languages
Native English speaker required.
Professional Spanish proficiency (minimum B2/C1).
Competencies
Strong leadership and international communication skills.
Business-oriented mindset with focus on operational continuity.
Strategic and hands-on technical profile.
Ability to manage critical incidents and priorities.
Strong coordination skills between technical and operational teams.
High level of autonomy and decision-making capability.
Indra is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Indra participates in eVerify.
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Worksite address
overland park, KS, 66213, US
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