OT/AIoT Engineer – Industrial Connectivity | Confidential Employer | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Confidential Employer; Riyadh; Sur place; SAR 250 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidential Employer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced OT/AIoT Engineer to design, secure, and optimize interfaces between industrial OT and enterprise IT for real-time analytics and AI-driven solutions.

You will integrate DCS/PLC/SCADA, OPC-UA, and historians, develop edge connectivity, and lead secure architectures while collaborating with automation, data, and cybersecurity teams on Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical/Electronics/Automation or related field.
• Minimum 10 years OT, industrial connectivity, or related experience.
• Strong experience with DCS, PLC, SCADA systems.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement secure connectivity between OT and IT environments.
• Integrate DCS, PLC, SCADA, OPC-UA and Industrial Historian platforms with enterprise apps.
• Develop OT network architectures supporting industrial operations.
• Implement industrial protocols and secure data exchange mechanisms.
• Enable real-time operational data collection and integration.
• Design and manage secure edge connectivity for industrial assets.
• Configure network segmentation, DMZ, firewall policies and access controls.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, latency, and data quality issues.
• Support Industrial AI and analytics through reliable data integration frameworks.
• Collaborate with process control, automation, infrastructure and cybersecurity teams.
• Ensure OT security governance and operational standards.

Connaissances

OT networking

Industrial protocols

OT cybersecurity

Edge connectivity

Real-time data

DCS/SCADA

OPC-UA

Industrial historians

Network architectures

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Outils

AVEVA PI System

Aspen IP21 Historian

MQTT

Python

SQL

APIs

ISA-95

Description du poste

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced OT/AIoT Engineer specializing in Industrial Connectivity to support Industrial AI, Operational Technology (OT), and digital transformation initiatives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, integrating, securing, and optimizing connectivity between industrial operational technology environments and enterprise IT platforms while enabling real-time data exchange for advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions.

Detailed Job Description

As an OT/AIoT Engineer, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between industrial operations and enterprise technology systems. You will be responsible for integrating process control systems, industrial historians, SCADA platforms, and enterprise applications to support Industry 4.0, Industrial AI, and smart manufacturing initiatives.

The role requires deep expertise in industrial networking, OT cybersecurity, industrial protocols, edge connectivity, process control systems, and operational data platforms. You will collaborate with process engineers, OT specialists, data engineers, AI teams, cybersecurity professionals, and business stakeholders to build secure, scalable, and reliable industrial connectivity solutions.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced Industrial AI, refinery modernization, and digital transformation projects within large-scale industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure connectivity solutions between OT and IT environments.
• Integrate DCS, PLC, SCADA, OPC-UA, and Industrial Historian platforms with enterprise applications.
• Develop and maintain OT network architectures supporting industrial operations.
• Implement industrial communication protocols and secure data exchange mechanisms.
• Enable real-time operational data collection, processing, and integration.
• Design and manage secure edge connectivity solutions for industrial assets.
• Configure and optimize network segmentation, DMZ architectures, firewall policies, and access controls.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, latency, data quality, and operational performance issues.
• Support Industrial AI and advanced analytics initiatives through reliable data integration frameworks.
• Collaborate with process control, automation, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams.
• Ensure compliance with OT security, governance, and operational standards.
• Develop architecture documentation, integration standards, and technical procedures.
• Support system upgrades, migrations, testing, and operational readiness activities.
• Monitor and optimize OT network performance, availability, and resilience.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Networking, Industrial Automation, or Industrial Connectivity environments.
• Strong experience with DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
• Hands-on experience integrating OPC-UA platforms and Industrial Historians.
• Strong knowledge of OT Network Architecture and Industrial Communication Protocols.
• Experience implementing industrial cybersecurity controls and best practices.
• Expertise in secure edge connectivity and real-time data exchange solutions.
• Strong knowledge of network segmentation, DMZ design, firewalls, and access control mechanisms.
• Experience troubleshooting connectivity, latency, and industrial data quality issues.
• Strong understanding of Process Control Systems and Industrial Automation environments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Refinery, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, or Process Industry experience.
• Experience with AVEVA PI System.
• Experience with Aspen IP21 Historian.
• Knowledge of MQTT messaging protocols.
• Experience with Edge Analytics platforms.
• Proficiency in Python development.
• Strong SQL and database integration skills.
• Experience developing and consuming APIs.
• Knowledge of ISA-95 industrial integration standards.
• Exposure to AI/ML and Advanced Analytics solutions.
• Experience supporting Industrial AI and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• OT cybersecurity certifications or industrial networking certifications.

Why Apply?

• Participate in cutting-edge Industrial AI and Digital Transformation programs.
• Work on large-scale industrial, refinery, and process automation environments.
• Gain exposure to advanced OT, AIoT, and Industrial Connectivity technologies.
• Collaborate with experts in automation, data engineering, cybersecurity, and analytics.
• Contribute to mission-critical industrial modernization projects.
• Build expertise at the intersection of Operational Technology, AI, and enterprise systems.
• Support innovative initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and business performance.