Lead OT Cyber Security Architect | 60% Travel

Yokogawa; Muharraq; On-site; BHD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa is seeking a Network Security engineer principal to lead cybersecurity initiatives across manufacturing environments. You will implement and maintain security architectures, comply with guidelines, and support a multinational engineering team.

The role requires 6–8 years OT experience, 2+ years leading projects, and certifications such as MCSE, CCNA/CCNP; travel about 60% across MEA. A computer science degree is required.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in OT industry with 2+ years leading projects or service maintenance
• Experience with Yokogawa cyber security solutions preferred
• Degree in Computer Science or related field required

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to implement and maintain cybersecurity architecture in the manufacturing environment
• Comply with network security guideline specifications, design approach and documents for projects
• Support multinational engineering team activities with the project manager
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity architecture on projects
• Conduct inspections and healthiness audits of Yokogawa cybersecurity solutions
• Lead and mentor team of DCS/ESD/SCADA service engineers for lifecycle support

Skills

Network security

Cyber security

Team leadership

OT experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco Firepower

Juniper

Palo Alto

Fortigate

Solarwinds

WhatsUp Gold

VMware ESXi

Hyper‑V

Job description

Yokogawa is seeking a Network Security engineer principal to lead cybersecurity initiatives across manufacturing environments. You will implement and maintain security architectures, comply with guidelines, and support a multinational engineering team.

The role requires 6–8 years OT experience, 2+ years leading projects, and certifications such as MCSE, CCNA/CCNP; travel about 60% across MEA. A computer science degree is required.