ICS/OT Information Security Architect

Role summary

Key responsibilities

• Design and oversee cybersecurity architecture for ICS/OT environments.
• Develop and implement OT security controls, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Assess OT/ICS networks, systems, and infrastructure for cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.
• Apply IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and ISO/IEC 27001 frameworks and standards.
• Align security work with applicable Saudi NCA OT requirements, including NCA OTTCC.
• Coordinate with IT, OT, engineering, infrastructure, and operations teams on secure architectures.
• Support risk assessments, security reviews, vulnerability management, incident response, and improvement initiatives.
• Guide implementation of network segmentation, firewalls, monitoring, access control, and other OT controls.
• Provide technical guidance on OT cybersecurity architecture, solutions, and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant ICS/OT cybersecurity, industrial cybersecurity, or OT security architecture experience.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and ISO/IEC 27001.
• Strong understanding of OT/ICS networks, architecture, security controls, and industrial environments.
• Knowledge of NCA OT cybersecurity requirements or OTTCC is preferred.

Preferred background and certifications

• Experience in oil and gas, power and utilities, petrochemicals, manufacturing, energy, or industrial environments is preferred.
• CISSP, GICSP, CISM, CISA, or IEC 62443 certification is preferred.