Senior Manager, NAOU Engineer

Job Description Summary: Senior Manager, OT Cybersecurity – North America Operating Unit Overview The Senior Manager, OT Cybersecurity for the North America Operating Unit (NAOU) leads the protection of the industrial control systems and manufacturing technology that keep Coca-Cola production running across North America. This role partners with plant leadership, engineering, and IT to make sure the equipment that produces, packages, and moves Coca-Cola products is safe, reliable, and resilient against cyber threats. Reporting to the OT Cybersecurity Director within the Manufacturing Security team, the Senior Manager leads a team of OT cybersecurity analysts and engineers responsible for protecting NAOU's plants and supporting facilities. The role translates the Company's manufacturing cybersecurity strategy into day-to-day execution in the field — covering risk assessments, controls, monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvement across NAOU sites. Key Responsibilities OT Cybersecurity Strategy & Program Leadership Lead execution of the Company's manufacturing cybersecurity strategy across NAOU, translating it into a clear, multi-year roadmap for the region. Apply industry standards and frameworks — NIST Cybersecurity Framework (including the Manufacturing Profile), NIST SP 800-82, and ISA/IEC 62443 — to NAOU plants and supporting facilities. Develop, implement, and maintain OT security policies, standards, and procedures tailored to manufacturing environments. Partner with the OT Cybersecurity Director and broader Manufacturing Security team to ensure consistency with global standards while adapting to NAOU's needs. Risk Assessment & Controls Identify and assess cyber risks across NAOU's industrial control systems, including potential vulnerabilities in hardware, software, and network configurations. Provide technical and design recommendations to harden OT assets, networks, and remote access at NAOU sites. Use the Purdue Model and ISA/IEC 62443 zones and conduits to guide segmentation, secure architecture, and risk reduction. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards applicable to NAOU operations. Monitoring, Detection & Incident Response Oversee deployment, tuning, and day-to-day use of OT monitoring tools (e.g., Claroty , Microsoft Defender for IoT) across NAOU sites. Partner with the Security Operations Center and Incident Response teams to ensure OT alerts are triaged, investigated, and resolved with manufacturing context. Lead OT incident response readiness for NAOU, including playbooks, tabletop exercises, and coordination with plant leadership during real events. Drive measurable improvements in the Company's ability to identify , respond to, and recover from cyber threats at production sites. Vulnerability & Asset Management Own the OT vulnerability management process for NAOU — scanning, prioritization, and remediation tracking — balancing risk reduction with manufacturing uptime and safety. Maintain accurate visibility of OT assets (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, historians, network devices, thin clients, virtualization hosts) across NAOU sites. Drive secure baseline configurations and patch / change management practices for OT assets in partnership with engineering and operations. Stakeholder Partnership & Awareness Work closely with IT security, plant engineering, operations, and supply chain partners to ensure cohesive cybersecurity practices across IT and OT. Engage NAOU plant leadership and site teams as a trusted advisor on OT cyber risk and controls. Educate employees, contractors, and partners about cybersecurity best practices specific to OT and manufacturing environments. Coordinate with Concentrate Product Supply, Flavor Manufacturing, and other Company manufacturing groups to share lessons and standards. Reporting & Continuous Improvement Provide clear, executive-framed reporting to the OT Cybersecurity Director and senior NAOU leaders on OT cyber posture, key risks, and program progress. Continuously improve OT cybersecurity tools, processes, and metrics, including the visibility of the OT threat landscape through network monitoring. Support new plant projects, capital investments, and acquisitions with OT security requirements and design reviews. People Leader Lead, coach, and develop a team of OT cybersecurity analysts and engineers supporting NAOU. Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and build a strong bench of OT cyber talent. Hold the team accountable for outcomes — risk reduction, site coverage, and quality of execution — while fostering a safe, inclusive, high-performance culture. Manage vendor relationships for NAOU's OT cybersecurity program. Qualifications Minimum 8–12 years of cybersecurity experience, with significant focus on OT cybersecurity in manufacturing, industrial, or critical infrastructure environments. Demonstrated experience leading an OT or manufacturing cybersecurity team, including direct people leadership. Strong working knowledge of industrial control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, historians, DCS) and manufacturing engineering concepts. Proficiency with cybersecurity frameworks and standards including NIST CSF (and the Manufacturing Profile), NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-82, and ISA/IEC 62443; familiarity with the Purdue Model. Hands-on familiarity with major OT/ICS platforms and vendors such as Rockwell (ControlLogix), Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, or Emerson. Experience with OT monitoring and detection tools such as Claroty or Microsoft Defender for IoT. Knowledge of virtualization (e.g., VMware), thin client environments (e.g., ThinManager ), and SCADA/HMI platforms (e.g., Ignition). Strong understanding of broader IT and cybersecurity processes and general controls, and how IT and OT need to work together. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical OT risks into clear business language for plant leaders and senior executives. Preferred certifications include GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443, CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA. Education Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required . Master's degree or relevant professional certification (CISSP, CISM, GICSP, or equivalent) highly desirable. ​ Reporting Relationship Reports to the OT Cybersecurity Director within the Manufacturing Security team, part of the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) organization. Location Atlanta, GA (Global Headquarters) or other major NAOU location , with regular travel to NAOU manufacturing sites. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates. Travel Estimated up to 25% travel, primarily across NAOU manufacturing sites, with occasional travel to other Company facilities. The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. Skills: Budget Management, Communication, Data Analytics, DOT Regulations, Group Problem Solving, JDA (Inactive), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Oracle Transportation Management, SAP Manufacturing Execution (SAP ME), Supply Chain, Tableau (Software), Transportation Logistics, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation Planning Pay Range: United States of America: 152,000 USD - 178,300 USD Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 15 Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target. Location(s): United States of America City/Cities: Atlanta Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: Yes Job Posting End Date: August 14, 2026 Our Purpose and Growth Culture: We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola. 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