IoT / Edge Engineer | Techmantra Global | Dammam, Saudi Arabia

TechMantra Global PVT LTD; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Techmantra Global is seeking an IoT / Edge Engineer for an onsite role in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. You will own IIoT data ingestion, edge node configuration, OT-IT convergence, and containerized workloads with Kubernetes/OpenShift.

Responsibilities include interfacing with PLCs/SCADA/RTUs and sensors, deploying edge gateways, cloud-edge pipelines, and enforcing zero-trust security in industrial networks. Open to candidates with transferable Iqama in KSA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in Industrial IoT, edge computing, or OT systems integration.
• Strong proficiency with industrial protocols MQTT, OPC-UA, Modbus and experience with PLC/SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain IIoT and edge architectures for oil & gas digital transformation projects.
• Integrate PLCs, SCADA, RTUs, and sensors and configure MQTT, OPC-UA, Modbus, and DNP3.
• Deploy and manage edge gateways and compute nodes using Kubernetes/OpenShift, for real-time telemetry and data logging.
• Implement OT cybersecurity controls, network segmentation, and zero-trust policies across industrial networks.
• Collaborate with plant automation engineers, OT security specialists, and cloud squads; document architectures and runbooks.

Skills

Industrial IoT

Edge computing

OT systems integration

Kubernetes

OpenShift

OT cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Automation/Computer Engineering

Tools

MQTT

OPC-UA

Modbus

PLC/SCADA integration

Job description

Position Summary

Techmantra Global is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished IoT / Edge Engineer with professional industrial IoT, edge computing, and digital transformation experience to join our client engagement team on a full-time, permanent onsite basis in Dammam, Saudi Arabia (Oil & Gas / Industrial Digital Transformation project; candidates currently in KSA with a valid/transferable Iqama are preferred). In this specialized industrial automation and edge engineering role, you will spearhead designing, deploying, and maintaining industrial IoT architectures, edge gateways, PLC/SCADA/RTU integrations, and secure cloud-edge pipelines. You will work closely with plant automation engineers, operational technology (OT) cybersecurity specialists, and enterprise cloud architects to ensure high availability, deterministic data transmission, and zero-trust security across industrial environments. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic degree in engineering, deep practical mastery of MQTT, OPC‑UA, Modbus, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and immediate availability for onsite deployment in Dammam.

Detailed Job Description

As an IoT / Edge Engineer at Techmantra Global in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, you will take full ownership of industrial IoT data ingestion, edge computing node configuration, OT‑IT convergence, and containerized workload orchestration for major oil & gas digital transformation initiatives. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities encompass interfacing with industrial PLCs, RTUs, SCADA systems, and smart sensors, configuring MQTT, OPC‑UA, and Modbus communication protocols, deploying edge gateways and nodes, and managing containerized deployments utilizing Kubernetes and OpenShift. You will implement cloud‑edge integration pipelines, enforce OT cybersecurity and zero‑trust frameworks, conduct rigorous network troubleshooting, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation. Working in a fast‑paced industrial automation and energy technology environment, you will drive operational intelligence and smart manufacturing resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Industrial IoT (IIoT) and edge computing architectures for oil & gas digital transformation projects.
• Integrate and communicate with industrial control systems including PLCs, SCADA master stations, RTUs, and industrial sensors.
• Configure, optimize, and secure industrial communication protocols including MQTT, OPC‑UA, Modbus TCP/RTU, and DNP3.
• Deploy, manage, and scale physical and virtual edge gateways, edge compute nodes, and localized caching infrastructure.
• Administer containerized edge workloads and microservices orchestration utilizing Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift clusters.
• Build and maintain seamless cloud‑edge data integration pipelines for real‑time telemetry streaming and historical data logging.
• Implement robust OT cybersecurity controls, network segmentation, and zero‑trust security policies across industrial networks.
• Collaborate proactively with plant automation engineers, OT security specialists, and enterprise cloud squads.
• Perform rigorous troubleshooting, diagnostic logging, and performance tuning on edge compute hardware and network links.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, edge architecture schematics, device inventories, and deployment runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years of professional engineering experience specializing in Industrial IoT, edge computing, or OT systems integration.
• Strong technical proficiency and hands‑on operational mastery of industrial communication protocols (MQTT, OPC‑UA, Modbus).
• Extensive practical experience integrating PLCs, SCADA systems, RTUs, and industrial field sensors.
• Proven proficiency in container orchestration platforms including Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift in edge or cloud environments.
• Solid understanding of cloud‑edge integration pipelines, data serialization formats, and API gateways.
• Practical expertise in OT cybersecurity, network segmentation, and zero‑trust architectures for industrial control systems.
• Professional availability for full‑time onsite employment in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, with preference for candidates currently in KSA holding a valid/transferable Iqama (Application email: [e-mail]).

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Industry certifications such as Certified Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (GICSP), AWS Certified IoT Developer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer Specialty.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial IoT cloud platforms (AWS IoT Greengrass, Azure IoT Edge, Google Cloud IoT).
• Prior working experience in upstream or downstream oil & gas facilities, refineries, or petrochemical complexes across the GCC region.
• Advanced scripting proficiency in Python, Golang, or Bash for edge data processing and automation.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Techmantra Global Talent Acquisition Practice
• Contact Name: Mohammed Alayeen Haneef Siddique (Talent Acquisition Specialist)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Onsite (Dammam, Saudi Arabia)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for industrial IoT and edge engineering roles in the oil & gas sector, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your OPC‑UA/MQTT protocol mastery, Kubernetes edge cluster deployment scale, and OT cybersecurity grounding.