ICS Cybersecurity Engineer - Renewable Power

About the Role

Duties

• Perform field verification and validation of cybersecurity design and implementation for renewable power generation and transmission assets.
• Assure cybersecurity controls for Solar PV plants, Wind Turbine systems, BESS, HV/MV substations, and grid interconnections including PPC and EMS interfaces.
• Develop, maintain, and verify OT cybersecurity asset registers, network diagrams, zone-conduit models, and risk registers.
• Lead and support cyber risk assessments for power packages and OEM skid systems and track mitigation actions.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning by validating firewall rules, secure remote access, endpoint hardening, RBAC, logging, and monitoring.
• Oversee and participate in FAT, SAT, CSAT, and performance testing for substation automation, turbine control systems, and plant SCADA.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and OEMs to control third-party access, remote connectivity, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Act as technical cybersecurity interface between project execution, commissioning teams, OEMs, grid operators, and client representatives.
• Support change management for cybersecurity impacts of design, procurement, installation, and commissioning changes.
• Contribute to OT cybersecurity handover to operations including procedures, access governance, incident response, backup, recovery, and secure remote support.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electronics & communication, or instrumentation/process automation background preferred) or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years' experience in Operational Technology (OT) or related field with at least 3 years focused on ICS/OT cybersecurity.
• Project implementation experience of Saudi cyber standards HCIS, NCA, or ISA 62443.
• Strong knowledge of control systems (SAS, SCADA/DCS/PLCs) including Wind Turbine systems and protocols (Modbus, PROFINET, DNP3, IEC61850).
• Knowledge of firewalls, IDS, anti-virus, and vulnerability assessments in ICS/OT networks.
• OT/ICS cybersecurity accreditations such as ISA/IEC62443, SANS, or other internationally recognized certifications are preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools such as Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.

Work Arrangement

• Site-based role in Duba, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia.
• Working on rotation of 8 weeks ON / 2 weeks OFF.

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