Cyber Security Project Lead

-; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Digital Solutions Engineer in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. You will lead engineering projects and oversee the successful onboarding of digital solutions in industrial environments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of experience, including significant work in OT cybersecurity. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders. Join a dynamic team committed to driving progress and making a real impact in the industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Overall 10+ years of experience with 7+ years in OT/ICS environments.
• Proven project management in engineering and cybersecurity fields.
• Relevant Cybersecurity Certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding of digital solutions into customer operations.
• Test and troubleshoot final system setup for successful rollout.
• Provide ongoing support from sales cycle to post-implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field

Tools

DCS

PLCs

SCADA

Industrial Networks

Job description

Overview

At ABB, we help industries outrun ‑ leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation ‑ for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

Position reports to: Local Service Operations Manager

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will lead the digital solution engineering either functional or technical aspects with different stakeholders to develop, implement and facilitate successful onboarding digital solutions and adoption of digital platform and solutions into the customer business environment together with its operations and maintenance. Provides consultative assistance in supporting the use of products with the goal of improving productivity and efficiency. Tests and troubleshoots the final system setup.

The work model for the role is: {onsite/hybrid/remote} {insert Linkedin #}

This role is contributing to the PAEN Executions Team in Saudi Arabia.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Testing and troubleshooting the final system setup and ensuring its successful rollout through training and retraining the customers to understand the software and its benefits and providing subsequent ongoing support and services.
• Exhibits an understanding of how to best configure and implement software.
• Confirms all resources are in place to implement software on‑time and on budget. Provides ongoing support and services.
• Supporting customers right from the sales cycle through the go‑live, post‑implementation review, and subsequent follow‑up stages.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters – because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Overall 10+ years of experience with 7+ years of experience in OT/ICS environments, and at least 5 years in OT cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of NCA OTCC controls and their implementation in industrial environments.
• Proven track record in managing complex engineering and cybersecurity projects.
• Relevant Cybersecurity Certifications are a plus (e.g. CISSP, GICSP, CISM, ISA/IEC 62443)
• Strong understanding of NCA OTCC & IEC62443 controls and their practical implementation in industrial settings.
• Deep knowledge of IC S technologies: DCS, PLCs, SCADA, Historians, OPC, Industrial Networks.
• Hands‑on experience with OT firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, remote access controls, and endpoint security for OT.
• Expertise in network architecture, segmentation (DMZ, Purdue Model), and secure remote access.
• Understanding of IT/OT convergence and cloud‑integrated industrial cybersecurity solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex project environments.
• Problem‑solving mindset with a structured and analytical approach.
• High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Benefits

We invest in our people with benefits that go beyond the basics because your future matters.

More about us

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.