Senior Manager, OT Cybersecurity - North America Operating UnitOverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesOT 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, andmaintainOT 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- Identifyand 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 toidentify, respond to, andrecover fromcyber 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.
- Maintainaccuratevisibility 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.
- Managevendor 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 directpeopleleadership.
- Strong working knowledge of industrial control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, historians, DCS) and manufacturing engineering concepts.
- Proficiencywith 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 asClarotyor 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 fieldrequired.
- Master's degree or relevant professional certification (CISSP, CISM, GICSP, or equivalent)highlydesirable.
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 NAOUlocation, with regular travel to NAOU manufacturing sites.
- Relocationassistanceavailablefor 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.
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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
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Pay Range:United States of America: 0 USD - 0 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.
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