Cyber Security Specialist

Tawteen; Muscat; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tawteen is seeking a senior professional to implement and govern OT/SCADA cybersecurity within NEDC projects. You will lead control assurance, align with APSR, ISA 62433, ISO 27001, and related standards, and guide the SCADA center and management.

You will oversee risk management, vulnerability assessments, and incident response while coordinating with SCADA, IT, and project teams to meet security and safety objectives on offshore and substations projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in IT/computer science/ Cyber security/computer Engineering or related field.
• At least 5+ years of experience in OT/IT cybersecurity.
• Diploma in IT/computer science/ Cyber security/computer Engineering or related field.
• At least 8+ years of experience in OT/IT cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Implement procedures and guidelines to capture NEDC projects following SCADA framework requirements.
• Ensure SCADA team complies with APSR, ISA 62433, ISO 27001, and related standards.
• Monitor OT cybersecurity risks, incidents and events; suggest and implement controls.
• Perform SCADA and ICS security assessments, third-party audits, and vulnerability tests.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, resourcing and metrics; support FAT/SAT activities.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

SCADA security

risk assessment

incident management

security governance

Education

Bachelor in IT/CS/Cyber security/Engineering

Diploma in IT/CS/Cyber security/Engineering

Tools

ISA 62433

ISO 27001

ISO 9001

IEC 61968

NERC

CIPS

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for implementing procedures and guidelines to capture all the NEDC projects based on the SCADA framework requirements and APSR compliance Responsible for providing guidance assistance to all the stakeholders of the NEDC for setting up their requirements in cyber security Risk Compliance Assurance by Interfacing SCADA control center operations team and NEDC management Ensure that the SCADA team implements all security guidelines and requirements The team should be able to demonstrate a leadership role on the control assurance side Track the process s management activities and deliverables relevant to achieving and demonstrating design and operational safety and security for the Project Implementing APSR standards and requirements and applicable international norms of ISA 62433 ISO 27001 ISO 9001 IEC 61968 NERC CIPS and related standards Set up the System Assurance activities to fulfill the System Assurance requirements Monitor NEDC OT cyber security risks incidences and events Suggest controls for such risks and implement the approved ones

Description

Assist the SCADA Manager in producing plans for NEDC future SCADA DCS requirements SCADA Data assurance and security control Assist the SCADA section head in producing SCADA DCS Project proposals and other related documents Assist the SCADA Hardware and Telecommunication section head in producing SCADA DCS Project proposals Policies and other related documents regarding SCADA Cyber Security in substations Supporting installation and commissioning activities of the projects by continuously improving the on-site operational OT security Performing SCADA Security assessments with third-party vendors - Implementing innovative solutions to ensure the security of the critical assets of the offshore plant e g access control advanced threat management system integrity monitoring real-time data amp asset management Implement OT cyber security policies and procedures in NEDC Management of OT Security interns working on tools development Conducting Cyber Vulnerability Assessments Penetration Tests on SCADA and Industrial Control Systems Maintain the project plan schedule resourcing and metrics S-Curves as defined by the project team in terms of cyber security Establish procedures for periodic security event management system review and proactively initiate corrective actions Participate in the engineering FAT and SAT of new control systems and ensure that network security requirements are met Configuration and maintenance of various network and cyber security components such as firewalls switches routers VPN servers Intrusion Protection and Detection Systems and data flow security Ensure proper handling of all activities related to the telecommunications and Telecommunications field including tendering evaluation engineering inspection site supervision and pre-commissioning activities of such projects in compliance with PMI standards from initiation up to the closing stage and in line with the Division Strategic Plan Assist the NEDC SCADA software team to comply with OT IT cyber security requirements during routine and non-routine works Assist the NEDC SCADA hardware team in implementing cyber security requirements in substations SCADA equipment and assets Follow up with NEDC s other departments operation maintenance project etc to accomplish the OT cyber security requirements regarding substation physical security Conduct awareness training for the Control Center and SCADA Workforce Implement procedures and guidelines to comply with ASPR policies and requirements Implements the operation policy of electricity distribution and transmission networks Review and enhance MZEC OT cyber-Security policies and procedures to fully comply with ASPR requirements Report any cyber security incidents to ASPR Prepare follow the approval and send the Annual Report to ASPR Site visit to audit physical security Ensure the creation of periodical audit and analysis of OT cyber security Adhere to company HSE policies and procedures at all times

Job Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor in IT/computer science/ Cyber security/computer Engineering or related field At least 5+ years of experience in OT/IT cybersecurity Diploma in IT/computer science/ Cyber security/computer Engineering or related field At least 8+ years of experience in OT/IT cybersecurity