Associate IT System Analyst (Saudi Nationals)

Overview

Technical Requirements

• Knowledge and basic understanding of networking and operating systems
• Familiarity with security concepts (Authentication and authorization)
• Understanding of log monitoring and alerts tools
• Foundational knowledge of industrial automation, control, and measurement concepts and terminology
• Knowledge of OT/ICS architecture: zones/conduits, segmentation, DMZs, Purdue model, major OEM vendor architectures (DCS and SCADA)
• Familiarity with OT/ICS protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC-DA/UA, IEC 61850), Enterprise protocols (SMB, Kerberos, LDAP, SSH), Ethernet and TCP/IP stack
• knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, including ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, NCA OTCC
• Experience with OT visibility & detection, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and patch management platforms
• Basic knowledge to integrate OT/ICS threat intelligence (TTPs, IOCs, etc.) into the operational environment
• Troubleshoot OT endpoint and device integration with cybersecurity platforms and tools
• Review endpoint and device event logs in support of incident response activities
• Basic knowledge of security hardening of systems, networks, and endpoints.
• _Certification Required_
• GIAC Security Essentials or equivalent (Preferred)

• GIAC Industrial Control Systems Security (preferred)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Preferred

• Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin - Preferred

• _Preferred Major_
• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Cybersecurity
• Computer Science
• Automation and Control Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Network Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in CyberSecurity

Skills Required

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of network protocols and system administration (Windows/Linux).
• SIEM/SOAR (Splunk)
• Windows desktop and server OS
• Active Directory (identity and access management, group policy, hardening)

• Firewalls (Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortigate)

• Packet analysis (Tshark, TCPdump, Wireshark)
• Knowledge to manage secure network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, and secure gateways.
• Basic Knowledge of incident response and threat intelligence handling.
• Basic skills in preparing and reviewing technical documentation, including security plans and compliance reports.
• Ability to clearly communicate cybersecurity requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders.