OT Cyber Security Operator/Technician

OT Cyber Security Operator/Technician

Reports to: Associate Director Operational Technology Governance and Security
Location: Production sites in Ghent & Antwerp (Wilrijk), Belgium
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Profile: Employee

Job Purpose

As an OT Cyber Security Operator/Technician, you will play a vital role in protecting our production environments from cyber threats. Working in a dynamic, high-tech industrial setting, you will be responsible for implementing cybersecurity systems, responding to incidents, and ensuring the security and reliability of our OT infrastructure.

You’ll act as a local cybersecurity expert at the production sites of Ghent and Antwerp, collaborating closely with Maintenance and Operations teams to make sure critical systems run safely and efficiently — without interruption. Your proactive mindset and hands-on approach will directly contribute to the resilience, continuity, and innovation of our manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Maintain and protect electrical, automation, and industrial network systems from cyber threats.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity tools in alignment with the global OT Cyber Strategy.
• Ensure consistent execution of the OT Cybersecurity Hygiene Programme.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Monitor and improve OT network systems in terms of cybersecurity performance.
• Detect, report, and manage vulnerabilities and malicious activities in OT networks and infrastructure.
• Execute Cyber Incident Response Plans at the assigned site(s) and coordinate with key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with corporate OT Security policies and risk frameworks.
• Report and maintain cybersecurity metrics and KPIs for your assigned site(s).
• Support the development and testing of Business Continuity Plans.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness across factory teams and support OT security training sessions.
• Build strong site-level relationships with stakeholders from Production, Maintenance, Central Supply Chain, and IT/OT teams.
• Contribute to the long-term evolution of the OT cybersecurity strategy.

Your Profile

Qualifications

• Technical diploma (electrician, robotics, mechatronics, etc.) or equivalent through experience.
• Additional IT network or cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Cisco, etc.).
• University-level studies with a technical or IT orientation are a plus.
• Languages: Professional working proficiency in English and Dutch is required.

Experience

• Solid experience in automation technologies, ideally within the FMCG industry.
• Hands-on knowledge of industrial cybersecurity, IT networking, and machine safety.
• Ability to guide and support on-site technicians and contractors in implementing cybersecurity best practices.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of measurement, control, and automation engineering.
• Familiarity with OT equipment such as PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems.
• Strong grasp of TCP/IP, OSI model, ports, protocols, and system administration.
• Experience using vulnerability scanning tools, antivirus, and security platforms.
• Proficiency in MS Office and industrial data systems (acquisition, maintenance, archiving).

Behavioral Competencies

• Analytical thinker with a structured and proactive mindset.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and drives results.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to persuade and influence others.
• Highly collaborative and service-oriented.

What We Offer

In addition to being part of a supportive and high-performing team, we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Real career development opportunities within CCEP
• Access to custom training programs tailored to your role
• A functional company car suited to your professional needs
• A wide range of attractive non-statutory benefits, including:
  • Hospitalisation insurance (also for your partner and children living at the same address)
  • Disability insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Choice of dental insurance or sports & culture vouchers
  • … and much more!

Who We Are

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 professionals across 31 countries, united by a shared mission to make, move, and sell some of the world’s most loved beverages, including Coca-Cola®, Fanta®, Sprite®, Monster®, and Nalu®.

We partner with more than 2.1 million customers and constantly invest in new ideas, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions to deliver high-quality products to consumers in over 600 million households.

Production Site - Ghent

After a €75 million investment in 2018, our Ghent facility is now one of the most advanced in the world. With state-of-the-art filling lines capable of producing 66,000 glass bottles and 120,000 cans per hour, the site runs 24/7 and produces more than 64 different flavours. It's a benchmark for speed, quality, and innovation.

Production Site - Antwerp (Wilrijk)

Our Antwerp site in Wilrijk employs around 450 people and is a key logistics and production hub. With five active production lines, it dispatches approximately 4,500 pallets per day on around 300 trucks, playing a vital role in meeting demand throughout Belgium and beyond.

Our Recruitment Vision

At CCEP, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.

We focus solely on your skills, experience, and motivation — and we actively seek out diverse perspectives that help enrich our teams.

We strive to make every step of our recruitment process welcoming and accessible. If you require any specific support or accommodations during the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Ready to apply? We can’t wait to hear from you!

Contact us at: TalentAcquisitionBelux@ccep.com