Senior OT Substation Automation & Cybersecurity Engineer

Saudi Aramco; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 34,605 - 46,140; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to join its Technical Services Division in Oman. The role focuses on ensuring system reliability and cyber resilience for smart grid and industrial control systems. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in substation automation and OT cybersecurity, including knowledge of IDS/IPS. A Bachelor's degree is required, with advanced degrees as a plus. The position offers full-time work in a dynamic environment with multiple growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in substation automation and OT cybersecurity.
• Hands-on field experience in deploying cybersecurity controls.
• In-depth knowledge of IDS and IPS in OT systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in Power Substation Automation and OT cybersecurity.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead technical investigations into automation and cybersecurity incidents.

Skills

Substation automation

OT network design

Industrial cybersecurity

Smart grid technologies

SCADA systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related discipline

Tools

Tenable.io/OT

FireEye

Cisco ISE

PAN Threat Prevention

Darktrace

Claroty

Job description

A leading global energy company seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to join its Technical Services Division in Oman. The role focuses on ensuring system reliability and cyber resilience for smart grid and industrial control systems. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in substation automation and OT cybersecurity, including knowledge of IDS/IPS. A Bachelor's degree is required, with advanced degrees as a plus. The position offers full-time work in a dynamic environment with multiple growth opportunities.