OT Cyber Controls Engineer for ICS/OT Security

ASSOCIATED CONTROLS & DESIGN; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 294,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

Jatco in Duba, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Instrument & Controls Engineer – Cyber Coordination to implement, verify, and ensure compliance of ICS/OT cybersecurity across construction, commissioning, startup and handover.

You will join the site cybersecurity task force as the technical interface among project teams, client operations, vendors and OEMs, leveraging PAS, BPCS, PLC, DCS expertise and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in instrumentation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the site cybersecurity task force and support field verification of cyber assets.
• Act as the technical interface between project execution, commissioning, client operations, and system/vendor teams.
• Provide engineering support for PAS, BPCS, PLC, DCS, and vendor-supplied control systems.
• Support construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and handover activities.
• Coordinate cybersecurity validation and testing with vendors, subcontractors, and OEM representatives.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, loop checks, and commissioning activities.
• Review vendor documentation, test procedures, and cybersecurity compliance evidence.
• Prepare and close out Proof of Compliance documentation.
• Assist with troubleshooting instrumentation, control systems, networks, and system interfaces.
• Ensure cybersecurity controls do not disrupt critical project schedules.
• Promote compliance with safety, quality, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders throughout execution and handover.

Skills

PAS

BPCS

PLCs

DCS

ICS cybersecurity

OT cybersecurity

ISA 62443

SANS certs

Project coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location

Duba, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia

Rotation

8 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off

Job Category

• Engineering & Technical
• Energy, Oil & Gas
• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Others / Miscellaneous

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Instrument & Controls Engineer – Cyber Coordination to support a large-scale industrial project in Duba, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia. The position is focused on the secure implementation, verification, and compliance of industrial control systems and cybersecurity requirements across construction, commissioning, startup, and handover phases.

The successful candidate will work as part of the site cybersecurity task force and serve as a technical interface between project execution teams, commissioning teams, client operations, subcontractors, vendors, and OEM representatives. The role requires strong expertise in PAS, BPCS, PLC, DCS, vendor control systems, and Industrial Control System (ICS)/Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity.

This position provides opportunities for continued career growth, professional development, technical training, and cybersecurity upskilling within industrial automation and OT cybersecurity. Candidates with relevant ISA/IEC 62443, SANS, or other recognized OT/ICS cybersecurity certifications will have an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the site cybersecurity task force and support field verification of cyber assets.
• Act as the technical interface between project execution, commissioning, client operations, and system/package vendors.
• Provide engineering support for PAS, BPCS, PLC, DCS, and vendor-supplied control systems.
• Support construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and handover activities.
• Coordinate cybersecurity validation and testing with vendors, subcontractors, and OEM representatives.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, loop checks, functional testing, and commissioning activities.
• Review vendor documentation, test procedures, and cybersecurity compliance evidence.
• Prepare and close out Proof of Compliance documentation.
• Assist with troubleshooting instrumentation, control systems, networks, and system interfaces.
• Ensure cybersecurity controls are implemented without negatively affecting critical project schedules.
• Promote compliance with project safety, quality, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary project stakeholders throughout execution and handover.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in instrumentation and control systems.
• Industrial-sector experience in one or more of the following:
  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy
  • Petrochemicals
  • Chemicals
  • Industrial Gases
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • PAS
  • BPCS
  • PLCs
  • DCS
  • Vendor Control Systems
• Experience supporting construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and handover activities.
• Experience with Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity activities.
• ISA/IEC 62443 certification is preferred.
• SANS or other recognized OT/ICS cybersecurity certifications are advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong coordination, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving capabilities.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

The job description does not specify a salary or compensation package.

The position offers valuable career growth and professional development opportunities within industrial automation, instrumentation and control systems, and OT/ICS cybersecurity. The successful candidate will gain further experience across construction, commissioning, startup, cybersecurity validation, compliance, and project handover activities.

The role also provides opportunities for technical upskilling and professional certification in areas such as ISA/IEC 62443, SANS, and other recognized OT/ICS cybersecurity disciplines.

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