Job description
Design OT security
Define the OT security architecture and reference designs: Purdue-model zoning, IEC 62443 zones and conduits, OT DMZs, secure remote access, and backup and recovery
Set cybersecurity requirements for OEMs, system integrators and contractors (IEC 62443-2-4, 3-3, 4-2), and review their designs before installation
Secure new builds through to handover: check that systems are delivered hardened, documented, and with default credentials and unused services removed
Define secure IT/OT integration patterns for systems that share data with business and smart-city platforms
Assess OT environments
Build and maintain the OT asset inventory: controllers, HMIs, servers, network devices and their communication paths
Run IEC 62443 risk assessments: identify zones, set target security levels, assess gaps and recommend controls
Assess compliance with NCA OTCC and NCA ECC for OT systems, and track remediation
Test OT and connected IT environments
Configuration reviews: review the security configuration of PLCs, HMIs, engineering workstations, SCADA and historian servers, industrial switches and firewalls against vendor hardening guides and approved baselines
Firewall and segmentation testing: review firewall rule sets at IT/OT and zone boundaries, and test that segmentation actually blocks unauthorized paths between corporate IT, the OT DMZ and control networks
Network traffic analysis: capture and analyze OT network traffic (e.g. Wireshark, Zeek, OT monitoring platforms) to baseline normal communications, find unknown assets, insecure protocols, cleartext credentials and unexpected external connections
Connected IT systems: test the Windows and Linux servers, domain controllers, jump hosts and remote access gateways that support OT, covering patching, hardening, accounts and privileges
Remote and wireless access: test vendor remote access paths, VPNs and industrial wireless for weak authentication and exposure
Run safe, passive or approved active testing only, with change approval and operations sign-off, so live processes are never disrupted
Produce clear test reports with risk-rated findings, evidence and practical fixes that suit the operational environment
Manage OT security operations
Deploy and manage OT network monitoring (e.g. Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos), and tune detections for industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, DNP3, IEC 61850)
Build OT incident response playbooks with the SOC and operations teams, and run joint exercises
Manage OT vulnerabilities and patching in line with vendor support and plant safety requirements
Control and monitor third-party and vendor remote access to OT systems
Govern and report
Write OT security policies, standards and procedures aligned with NCA OTCC and IEC 62443
Work closely with operations and engineering teams on live sites, explaining security in operational terms and respecting safety and uptime
Report OT risk posture and compliance status to management
Leadership Capabilities:
Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
Qualifications:
Years of experience: 5-10 total years
Bachelor's in electrical, control, computer engineering or a related field
Hands-on experience with OT/ICS environments: PLCs, DCS, SCADA, BMS, HMIs and industrial networks
Working knowledge of industrial protocols (e.g. Modbus, BACnet, DNP3, OPC UA, IEC 61850)
Practical experience applying IEC 62443 and NCA OTCC
Hands-on technical testing in OT or converged IT/OT environments: configuration reviews, firewall rule reviews and segmentation testing
Network traffic capture and analysis skills (e.g. Wireshark, Zeek), including industrial protocols
Experience with at least one OT monitoring platform (Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos or similar)
Comfortable working on live operational sites under safety rules
Experience with building management, district cooling, utilities, ride or show control, or smart-city IoT is preferred.
Experience securing new-build projects through construction and handover is preferred.
Windows/Active Directory hardening and testing in OT environments is preferred.
Network engineering skills (industrial firewalls, segmentation, data diodes) is preferred.
Arabic Language is preferred.
At least one preferred: GICSP, GRID, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert/Specialist . Also valued: CISSP, GCIP, GPEN, vendor certifications (Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos).
Frameworks & Standards: NCA OTCC-1:2022 NCA ECC-2:2024 IEC , 2-4, 3-2, 3-3, 4-2) NIST SP 800-82 Rev 3 NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 NIST CSF 2.0 MITRE ATT&CK for ICS
Years of experience: 5-10 total years
Bachelor's in electrical, control, computer engineering or a related field
Hands-on experience with OT/ICS environments: PLCs, DCS, SCADA, BMS, HMIs and industrial networks
Working knowledge of industrial protocols (e.g. Modbus, BACnet, DNP3, OPC UA, IEC 61850)
Practical experience applying IEC 62443 and NCA OTCC
Hands-on technical testing in OT or converged IT/OT environments: configuration reviews, firewall rule reviews and segmentation testing
Network traffic capture and analysis skills (e.g. Wireshark, Zeek), including industrial protocols
Experience with at least one OT monitoring platform (Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos or similar)
Comfortable working on live operational sites under safety rules
Experience with building management, district cooling, utilities, ride or show control, or smart-city IoT is preferred.
Experience securing new-build projects through construction and handover is preferred.
Windows/Active Directory hardening and testing in OT environments is preferred.
Network engineering skills (industrial firewalls, segmentation, data diodes) is preferred.
Arabic Language is preferred.
At least one preferred: GICSP, GRID, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert/Specialist . Also valued: CISSP, GCIP, GPEN, vendor certifications (Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos).
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