Cybersecurity Lead: IT & OT Security Operations

Gulf Drilling International; Doha; On-site; QAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Drilling International (GDI) seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to lead IT security operations across corporate and Operational Technology environments, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems and industrial networks.

You will direct vulnerability management, incident response, and security monitoring, while aligning with ISMS (ISO 27001) and ISA/IEC 62443, and provide technical guidance to IT and network teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or computer science or related field.
• Professional cybersecurity certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and ISA/IEC 62443.
• Familiarity with OT/IACS and IT/OT convergence.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT security operations, vulnerability management, incident response and compliance.
• Oversee network infrastructure, OT environments, and secure connectivity.
• Coordinate incident investigations and post-incident reviews.
• Monitor security events and audit readiness.
• Maintain ISMS alignment and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Network security

Access control

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Security governance

OT / IACS

ISO 27001

ISA/IEC 62443

SIEM

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS

Certifications: CISSP / CISM / CEH / Security+ / GIAC

Tools

Firewalls

VPNs

NAC

SIEM

Industrial cybersecurity tools

Job description

Gulf Drilling International (GDI) seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to lead IT security operations across corporate and Operational Technology environments, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems and industrial networks.

You will direct vulnerability management, incident response, and security monitoring, while aligning with ISMS (ISO 27001) and ISA/IEC 62443, and provide technical guidance to IT and network teams.