What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? We blend growth, innovation, and an international environment to create endless opportunities for individuals like YOU - self-motivated, passionate about IT, and eager to make a difference in the world. Our work environment and vibrant culture have earned us recognition as a Great Place to Work in Latvia. Cognizant is right where you belong!
OT Subject Matter Expert (Edge Cloud)
We are looking for an experienced OT Subject Matter Expert (OT-SME) to support the delivery of the Edge Cloud program across manufacturing environments. This role requires strong OT Security experience in manufacturing and proven OT Manufacturing experience, with the ability to provide technical leadership and site-level guidance across assessment, design, readiness, migration, testing, and transition activities.
The OT-SME will act as the technical bridge between program delivery, site operations, OT engineering, infrastructure teams, and security stakeholders. The role requires a strong understanding of industrial environments, OT systems, manufacturing constraints, and cybersecurity requirements in plant-facing operations.
This is not a generic IT infrastructure role. The candidate must be able to work credibly in OT Manufacturing environments and support technically complex changes in operationally sensitive sites.
You can expect to:
· Provide OT domain expertise to support delivery of the Edge Cloud program across manufacturing sites
· Support technical activities across program phases including:
o discovery and site assessments
o site surveys and current-state analysis
o high-level and low-level design inputs
o OT infrastructure and network readiness reviews
o hardware deployment and site integration support
o migration planning and technical readiness assessment
o pilot activities
o testing and validation coordination
o service readiness and transition support
· Act as the OT technical focal point between program management, site teams, infrastructure teams, security teams, and external vendors
· Assess site-level OT environments and identify dependencies, technical risks, and implementation constraints
· Support design validation to ensure proposed solutions are fit for manufacturing and OT Security requirements
· Review OT network, infrastructure, connectivity, and system impacts related to Edge Cloud deployment activities
· Support site readiness, cutover planning, migration activities, and issue resolution
· Ensure technical alignment with operational constraints, production sensitivity, and local support requirements
· Contribute to risk assessments, technical issue management, and remediation planning
· Support documentation, testing evidence, technical governance, and handover to support teams
· Provide practical site-facing guidance during rollout and implementation
We expect You to:
· Have very good English skills (spoken and written) in order to effectively participate in communication within Global teams
· Have proven OT Security experience in manufacturing environments
· Have proven OT Manufacturing experience
· Have strong experience as an OT SME / OT Engineer / OT Architect / Industrial Infrastructure SME in manufacturing environments
· Have eexperience supporting OT infrastructure, OT Security, or industrial transformation programs
· Have an ability to work across technical teams, site stakeholders, engineering functions, infrastructure teams, and vendors
· Have an ability to travel to manufacturing sites within Europe as required
· Have European citizenship (due to location and compliance requirements)
Good to have:
· Pharma / Life Sciences experience
· Experience in regulated manufacturing environments
· Familiarity with GMP / GxP environments
· Experience in OT modernization, plant migrations, infrastructure refresh, or edge / cloud-aligned industrial programs is desirable
We can offer You:
· Opportunity to be part of a global organization
· Encouraging working atmosphere, engaging activities and extra benefits (e.g. additional medical insurance (covers gym subscription), team events, outreach activities, and other)
· Hybrid work model with remote work opportunities
· Open, modern and ergonomic work environment when working from the office with multicultural community
· Opportunity to grow both professionally and personally (e.g. Udemy) and continuously develop within the domain
· Attractive compensation package: salary (3420-4900 EUR gross/ monthly) depending on competences and language skills you have
We are implementing hybrid hiring and work practices which means interviews and work will be conducted online.
We will be looking for Your CV.
Only suitable candidates will be contacted within 7 days from application.
Stay up to date with our website https://www.cognizant.com/lv/en
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
