Application Guide

How to Apply for Global IT Security Expert - OT

at CANPACK Recycling

🏢 About CANPACK Recycling

CANPACK Recycling is a leader in sustainable packaging solutions with a global mission to reduce environmental footprints through innovative recycling and packaging technologies. Working here means contributing directly to circular economy initiatives while securing critical industrial infrastructure that supports these sustainable operations worldwide.

About This Role

As Global IT Security Expert - OT, you'll lead strategic security operations for Operational Technology across CANPACK's global recycling facilities, protecting industrial control systems that enable sustainable packaging production. This role is impactful because you'll directly safeguard the digital infrastructure that powers environmental innovation while establishing governance frameworks that embed security into global business continuity.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing OT security alerts from global recycling facilities, collaborating with international teams to advance security initiatives, and developing governance frameworks that protect industrial control systems while supporting sustainable operations. You might analyze threat intelligence for manufacturing environments, refine incident response procedures for OT incidents, and ensure security strategies align with CANPACK's environmental mission.

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🎯 Who CANPACK Recycling Is Looking For

  • Holds a Master's in IT/Security plus 5-10 years specifically in OT security, with certifications like CISSP or ISA/IEC 62443 expertise
  • Has deep practical experience implementing ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST frameworks in industrial environments, not just theoretical knowledge
  • Demonstrates proven ability to design resilient security architectures that integrate threat intelligence specifically for OT/ICS environments
  • Shows experience orchestrating incident response for industrial control systems with executive-level reporting capabilities

📝 Tips for Applying to CANPACK Recycling

1

Highlight specific OT security projects in recycling, manufacturing, or industrial sectors rather than generic IT security experience

2

Quantify your impact on previous OT security initiatives (e.g., 'reduced incident response time by X% in manufacturing environment')

3

Explicitly mention your experience with ISA/IEC 62443 implementation, not just familiarity

4

Research CANPACK's specific sustainability initiatives and connect how securing OT enables their environmental goals

5

Tailor your certification section to emphasize OT-relevant certs like those listed, placing them prominently

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience securing industrial control systems in manufacturing or similar operational environments', "How you've implemented governance frameworks that embed risk-based decision making in enterprise processes", 'Specific examples of adopting disruptive technologies for OT security operations', "Why securing OT infrastructure matters for achieving CANPACK's sustainability mission"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → CANPACK's specific sustainability initiatives and how OT enables their packaging solutions
  • → The company's global operational footprint and types of industrial facilities they operate
  • → Recent industry trends in OT security for manufacturing and recycling sectors
  • → CANPACK's position in the circular economy and how security supports business continuity

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would implement ISA/IEC 62443 across our global recycling facilities
2 Describe your approach to incident response orchestration for an OT security breach in a manufacturing environment
3 How would you integrate threat intelligence into our existing OT security architecture?
4 What disruptive technologies are most promising for OT security in industrial settings like ours?
5 How do you balance security requirements with operational continuity in an OT environment?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing primarily on IT security experience without demonstrating specific OT/ICS expertise
  • Generic application materials that don't reference CANPACK's sustainability mission or industrial context
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of implementing the mentioned frameworks (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST) in operational environments

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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