OT Cyber Security Engineer

Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 23,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Electric Corporation is seeking a Network Security Engineer Principal to lead the cyber security architecture for manufacturing environments across the MEA region. The role involves implementing security guidelines, supporting multinational engineering teams, and conducting health checks of Yokogawa cyber security solutions.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years in OT with hands-on networking, OSI layering and Security frameworks; travel about 60% is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 6–8 years in OT industry with cyber security exposure.
• Willingness to travel ~60% within MEA region.
• Hands-on system & network engineering in process control domain.
• OT security certifications (IEC62443, GICSP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement cyber security architecture in manufacturing environments.
• Comply with network security guidelines and project design docs.
• Support multinational engineering teams with project activities.
• Conduct health checks and audits of Yokogawa cyber security solutions.
• Mentor a team of DCS/ESD/SCADA service engineers for lifecycle support.

Skills

Endpoint Protection

Microsoft Platform

Backup & Recovery

Networking & Firewalls

Vulnerability Management

Network Architecture

Virtualization

Security Frameworks

Documentation

English Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

McAfee ePO

Symantec Endpoint Protection

Active Directory

WSUS

VMware ESXi

Hyper-V

Cisco Firepower

Palo Alto / Fortigate Firewalls

Job description

About the Company

Not just a job, but a career Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to \"co-innovate tomorrow\". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• The Network Security engineer principal role is to lead initiatives to implement and maintain Cyber security architecture onto the manufacturing environment.
• Complying to network security guideline specifications, design approach and documents, for project implementation.
• Supporting the activities of the multinational engineering team with the project manager.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity architecture on projects.
• Conduct inspections and healthiness audits of Yokogawa cyber security solutions.
• Lead and mentor team of DCS/ESD/SCADA system service engineers for lifecycle support of Yokogawa’s cyber security solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 6-8 years’ experience in OT industry and 2 years of Leading project experience or service maintenance, experience on Yokogawa’s cyber security solutions will be an added advantage.
• Approximately 60% travel within the MEA region.
• Proven hands‑on system & network engineering experience, preferably in the process control domain.
• Preferably MCSE, & CCNA/CCNP certified.
• OT certifications such as IEC62443, GICSP will be an added advantage.
• Full time university degree in Computer Science or a related subject.

Competencies

• Endpoint Protection: McAfee ePO suite, VSE, ENS & Application Control (Whitelisting) Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEPM)
• Microsoft Platform: Active Directory, Group Policy, System Hardening. WSUS patch management., Terminal services.
• Backup & Recovery: Acronis, Symantec Backup Exec & SSR, Netbackup etc. Familiar with bare metal backup & recovery. SAN, LTO Tape library setup.
• Switching, Routing & Firewalls: Segmentation using Cisco Firepower, Juniper, Palo Alto & Fortigate Firewalls. Cisco Switching and Routing experience.
• Vulnerability Management Network Monitoring using Solarwinds / WhatsUpGold.
• Network architecture design and implementation.
• Virtualization: VMWare ESXi, Hyper‑V, high availability.
• Hardware: HP, Dell, SAN, Tape Library.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as: ISO 27001, NIST Guidelines and IEC/ISA 62443.
• Skills Good documentation skills with MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Capability in conducting business in English both in speaking and writing.
• Ability to manage a team of engineers.
• Familiarity with available technology in the automation market.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

Referral Process

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