Senior Security Engineer OT-IT

About This Role

Job Purpose/Overview:

A career in our Cyber Security services will allow you to work under the supervision of cyber security leadership. We are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking Senior engineer. We have a strong pipeline of large opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and play significant and rewarding roles in an entrepreneurial and innovation driven environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·      As an Operational Technology Cyber Security senior engineer, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Design, Implement CS solutions for OT / IT projects.

·      You are expected to work closely with our clients and teams and the main security stakeholders providing OT Cyber strategic and hands-on technical expertise to secure the clients’ industrial control systems and operational technology environments. Travelling to various project sites in Eastern, Western, South & Outside Riyadh regions.

·      This role involves helping our clients in executing OT cybersecurity programs, working cross-functional security initiatives, and directly overseeing the implementation, and maintenance of security controls and capabilities in critical infrastructure systems.

·      You will be expected to help them with initiatives such as OT asset discovery, asset management, security monitoring, vulnerability management, OT secure architecture, OT cyber awareness and training and OT Risk management

·      Support ITB team by leading pursuits and proposals.

Skills:

·      Knowledge of industrial control systems and their components such as (SCADA, DCS, PLCs, HMIs, etc.) and their associated networking protocols. Proficient in deploying and managing OT security controls such as network firewalls/IDS for OT, endpoint protection on OT assets, secure remote access solutions, and continuous monitoring tools.

·      Handson experience with Fortinet / Palo alto FWs.

·      Handon experience with IDS solutions, EPS solutions.

·      Handon experience with Switches (different vendors).

·      Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities in diagnosing complex security issues within OT environments. Capable of conducting detailed root-cause analysis of incidents and developing effective mitigations without disrupting operations.

·      Compliance & Assessment: Skilled in performing security risk assessments, gap analyses, and compliance checks against frameworks like NCA OTCC and IEC 62443. Able to translate regulatory requirements into practical implementation plans on the plant floor.

·      Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively internally and with operational departments, understanding their needs and constraints. Work cross functionally to drive a unified security approach and initiatives.

·      Experience in delivering solutions aligned to an OT/IT convergence strategy.

Education & Certificates:

·      A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or Engineering related field is a must.

·      Security+ Certificate.

·      CCNP certificate.

·      ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist or higher certification from ISA/IEC 62443, GRID or GICSP from SANS.

·      CISM / CISSP certificate is a plus.

·      3 years’ experience in IT field with complex network as Network Security engineer.

·      2-3 years’ experience in a Security OT Engineer role, Ex OEM experience will be treated as a plus.

·      Working with BIG clients in OT field will be treated as a plus. (Aramco / Saudi Energy / Sabic, etc..)