Cybersecurity Engineer

Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Electric Corporation in Khobar seeks a Cyber Security Engineer with strong OT/ICS experience in oil and gas environments. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining cybersecurity architectures for industrial control systems, ensuring compliance with IEC 62443 and security guidelines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years hands-on cybersecurity engineering, relevant certifications, and proven ability to work with multinational teams on security projects across DCS/SCADA environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and hands-on cybersecurity experience in OT/ICS.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 62443, cybersecurity principles, and industrial networks.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Experience collaborating with multinational engineering teams on security projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity architectures in industrial environments.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, guidelines, and project specifications.
• Develop design documents, procedures, and technical deliverables for cybersecurity projects.
• Collaborate with DCS/SCADA/automation teams to enhance lifecycle security.
• Conduct security audits and health checks of ICS/OT environments.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Industrial OT Security

Networking

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Trellix ePO

VMware ESXi

Windows Server

Active Directory

Job description

## Cybersecurity EngineerApplylocations: Khobartime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-12227**Not just a job, but a career**Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.**About the Team** Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.**Cyber Security Engineer (Oil & Gas / OT Security)** **Position Overview**We are seeking experienced Cyber Security Engineers with a strong background in the Oil & Gas industry, particularly in Operational Technology (OT) and industrial control system environments. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience and possess relevant cybersecurity, networking, and virtualization certifications.**Qualification Requirements** **Education** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Engineering, or a related discipline.**Preferred Certifications*** Microsoft Administrator Certifications* VMware Certifications* CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)* Juniper Certifications* Splunk Certifications**Added Advantages*** IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certification* GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional)**General Skills** Strong experience in cybersecurity engineering, preferably within industrial/process control environments. Excellent communication, technical documentation, and reporting skills. Ability to work effectively in multinational and multidisciplinary project teams. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. **Technical Competencies** **Endpoint Protection & Application Control*** Trellix ePO Suite* Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS)* Application Control / Whitelisting Technologies**Microsoft Infrastructure*** Active Directory Services* Group Policy Management* Windows Server Hardening* WSUS Patch Management* Terminal Services / Remote Desktop Services**Backup & Recovery*** Symantec/Veritas Backup Exec* Symantec System Recovery (SSR)* Acronis or equivalent solutions* Bare-Metal Backup and Recovery* SAN/NAS Storage Administration* LTO Tape Library Configuration and Maintenance**Virtualization & High Availability*** VMware ESXi Administration* Microsoft Hyper-V* Shared Storage Solutions* High Availability and Disaster Recovery Architectures**Network & Security Infrastructure*** Switching and Routing Technologies* Firewall Configuration and Management* Network Security Architecture* CCTV Systems (Milestone preferred)**Hardware Platforms*** HPE Servers and Storage* Dell Servers and Storage* SAN Infrastructure* Tape Libraries and Backup Hardware**Roles & Responsibilities** Lead the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity architectures within manufacturing and industrial environments. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, network security guidelines, project specifications, and design documentation. Develop and review cybersecurity design documents, implementation procedures, and technical deliverables. Support project managers and multinational engineering teams throughout project execution. Implement, test, and maintain cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems (ICS). Conduct cybersecurity audits, health checks, and system assessments for Yokogawa cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with DCS, ESD, SCADA, and automation service engineers to provide lifecycle support and cybersecurity enhancements. Troubleshoot and resolve cybersecurity-related issues across OT and IT infrastructures. Support customer cybersecurity initiatives, assessments, upgrades, and compliance activities. Preferred Industry Experience Oil & Gas Petrochemical Refining Energy & Utilities Industrial Automation and Process Control Systems Key TechnologiesICS | DCS | ESD | SCADA | OT Security | IEC 62443 | Trellix | VMware | Active Directory | WSUS | Backup & Recovery | Network Security | High Availability | Industrial CybersecurityYokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.