Assistant Manager - Risk Consulting - Digital Risk

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Digital Risk team in Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing digital risks in operational technology, supporting clients with risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in OT/ICS environments and be fluent in both Arabic and English. Competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are part of the offering.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in OT/ICS environments, preferably in Oil & Gas or Utilities.
• Solid understanding of OT/ICS security, controls, and architecture.
• Knowledge of ICS protocols and plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute OT risk assessments and control design.
• Deliver maturity assessments and develop OT risk remediation strategies.
• Evaluate digital risks to various control system architectures.

Skills

Operational Technology (OT) expertise

Risk assessment and remediation

Understanding of ICS security

Fluency in Arabic and English

Education

Technical certifications (GICSP, ISA99/IEC 62443, etc.)

Tools

Products from Honeywell, GE, Siemens

Job description

EY is looking for an experienced and passionate Digital Risk professional specializing in Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and IoT/IIoT. This role is part of a globally connected Digital Risk practice focused on helping organizations manage and mitigate risks across their industrial and mission-critical environments.

You will be supporting national critical infrastructure clients in managing digital risks that go beyond traditional IT—ensuring operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and strategic risk visibility. The ideal candidate brings strong technical and risk experience in OT/ICS environments and a passion for helping organizations transform securely.

As an Assistant Manager in EY’s Digital Risk team, you will play an active role in the successful delivery of client engagements, contribute trusted advice, and support continuous improvement of risk and resilience postures.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and executing OT risk assessments, control design, and gap analysis
• Delivering maturity assessments and developing OT risk remediation strategies
• Evaluating digital risks to SCADA, DCS, Smart Grids, DMS, and ECS system architecture
• Helping clients define and implement OT risk governance frameworks aligned with ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, and industry best practices.
• Identifying and mitigating risks linked to convergence between IT, OT, and IoT systems.
• Supporting clients in designing OT risk dashboards, metrics, and reporting for governance committees
• Ensuring high-quality and timely delivery across your assigned workstreams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in OT/ICS environments and/or industrial digital risk, preferably within Oil & Gas, Power, Utilities, or Transportation
• Solid understanding of OT/ICS security, controls, and architecture
• Knowledge of products and technologies from Honeywell, GE, Siemens, ABB, Schneider, etc.
• Familiarity with ICS protocols and plant environments (SCADA, DCS, PLC, RTU, HMI)
• Understanding of OT-related risk domains: safety, process integrity, downtime risk, regulatory exposure
• Experience in evaluating and implementing OT controls (e.g., segmentation, firewalls, remote access protection)
• Exposure to OT/IIoT risk regulations and frameworks: ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, ISO 27019, NERC-CIP
• Awareness of digital risk issues related to operational disruptions, third-party risks, and legacy system exposure.
• Technical certifications (GICSP, ISA99/IEC 62443, ISO 27001, or equivalent)
• Arabic and English fluency (written and spoken)

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be recognized for your performance and the value you bring. In addition, you’ll benefit from continuous learning, academic excellence, and a diverse and inclusive culture.

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and diversity, and we encourages applications from all sections of the community.