Cyber Security Architect / Engineer II - ICS/OT

Virtuthinko W. L; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtuthinko W. L in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced cybersecurity engineer to deliver services for ICS/OT environments, including consulting, troubleshooting, design, and security assessments across Oil & Gas, Power, Pharmaceuticals, and metals sectors. The role involves onsite and remote engagements.

You will interface with customers, maintain security competencies, and stay current with standards like NIST, IEC-62443, and ISO 27001 while traveling up to 65% to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CIS or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation network systems.
• CCNA certification and Linux/Windows security basics.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary customer interface to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Maintain technical competency in security and networking systems.
• Maintain knowledge in designated security/network disciplines.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Provide accurate and efficient technical/engineering support.
• Diagnose issues and provide appropriate technical solutions.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards: NIST, NCA, IEC-62443, ISO 27001.
• Maintain cybersecurity certifications.
• Requires 30– 65% travel

Skills

CCNA certification

Linux security

Windows security

Virtualization (VCP)

LAN/WAN architectures

Purdue IC knowledge

Process control knowledge

Network design

NIST/NCA/IEC-62443 knowledge

SIEM experience

Industrial security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Splunk

ArcSight

Tripwire

Firewall expertise

Cisco/Juniper firewall

Job description

Provides onsite and offsite cybersecurity services for Industrial Control Systems (ICS/OT), supporting customers with secure industrial network solutions, including consulting, troubleshooting, implementation, and security assessments. Bahraini nationals are preferred.

This role is responsible for delivering cybersecurity services for industrial Process Control Networks, supporting customers across industries such as Oil & Gas, Hydrocarbon Processing, Power Generation, Pulp, Paper & Printing, Petrochemicals, Life Sciences, and Metals, Minerals & Mining. The role involves onsite and remote consulting, troubleshooting, network design and implementation, security assessments, and other related cybersecurity engineering tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Act as primary customer interface to ensure solutions meet business needs
• Maintain technical competency in security and networking systems
• Maintain knowledge in designated security/network disciplines
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Provide accurate and efficient technical/engineering support
• Diagnose issues and provide appropriate technical solutions
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards: NIST, NCA, IEC-62443, ISO 27001
• Maintain cybersecurity certifications
• Requires 30– 65% travel

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial automation network systems

Must have:

• CCNA certification
• 3+ years industrial networking experience
• Linux and Windows security basics
• Virtualization experience (VCP)
• Familiarity with industrial process control environments
• Familiarity with industrial site safety requirements
• Microsoft technologies: Active Directory, DNS, WSUS, Terminal Server
• Familiarity with LAN/WAN architectures and Purdue IC
• Process control system design and implementation knowledge
• Familiarity with designing and optimizing LAN environments
• Cisco Certified Network / Design / Security Professional (at least one)
• Experience with anti-virus systems, backup & restore, network management, and whitelisting

Qualifications:

Nice to have:

• CompTIA Security+
• Cyber Security Risk Analysis
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Splunk Fundamentals & Administration
• 3+ years performing audits/assessments
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight, Tripwire)
• Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
• Firewall experience (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
• Experience delivering cybersecurity/network/system services at customer sites
• CISSP or equivalent certification
• Knowledge of standards (NIST, NCA, IEC-62443, ISO 27001)
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Competencies:

• Result oriented
• Effective communicator
• Influences without authority
• Customer service oriented
• Open minded, integrative thinker
• Confident with ability to work with minimal supervision