Operational Security Management Lead - (Operational Technology, OT)

-; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking an Operational Security Solutions Lead in Kuala Lumpur. You will develop, deploy, and monitor security solutions for operational technology systems. The role involves collaboration with IT teams, cybersecurity assessments, and documentation of security practices. A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field is required along with familiarity in industrial systems. This position offers a hybrid work environment with comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Life and health insurance

Flexible working options

Tremendous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial protocols.
• Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls).

Responsibilities

• Design, configuration, and delivery of security solutions for ICС systems.
• Support cybersecurity assessments and risk analysis for OT environments.
• Document system configurations and incident response procedures.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Security

Operational Technology (OT) Security

Security Controls

Problem-solving

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Nessus

Splunk

Job description

Job Description:

Technology is making a difference in bp's plans to invest in today's energy system and help build tomorrow's. As an expert community of science, safety and security, as well as digital specialists, our aim is to advance and protect bp. We use our expertise to help improve efficiency, increase effectiveness and harness the transformational potential of digital technologies to deliver value.

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!

You will work with

The Operational Technology (OT) Security Lead is part of our global OT Security Solutions team. This team secures bp's process control networks and operational technology (OT) systems. We work with business teams to protect critical physical systems to frontline operations. We design and enforce security controls and collaborate with site teams to ensure smooth operation of those controls.

Let me tell you about the role

The Operational Security Solutions Lead will be responsible for the development and deployment of security solutions. You will develop detailed solutions, operational processes and procedures, train junior staff, and identify or develop automated processes to simplify the service.

What You’ll Do

• Design, configuration, and delivery of security solutions for ICС systems.
• Support cybersecurity assessments and risk analysis for OT environments.
• Review industrial network traffic and control system behavior.
• Collaborate with IT and OT teams to implement security best practices.
• Document system configurations, network diagrams, and incident response procedures.
• Learn and apply industry standards such as NIST SP 800-82 and ISA/IEC 62443.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC).
• Understanding of engineering and operational procedures, utilized at industrial facilities within the OT domain.
• Familiarity with mainstream industrial control system vendor solutions and the architectures - Honeywell, ABB, Emerson, Rockwell.
• Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls).
• Interest in cybersecurity principles and threat landscapes in OT environments.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice to Have

• Project and design experience in ICС and/or cybersecurity.
• Exposure to tools like MDIoT, Sentinel, Wireshark, Nessus, or Splunk.
• Knowledge of data analysis and scripting (KQL, Python, PowerShell, or Bash).

Why join our team?

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

Apply now!

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Skills

Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Security Engineering, Operational Technology (OT) Security, Operations Security, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Security Management, Strategy.

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.