OT/ICS Cybersecurity Engineer for Industrial Control Systems

Optimal; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 224,971 - 374,953; Full time

Job summary

Optimal seeks a cybersecurity professional to secure Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) environments in Saudi Arabia. The role involves designing cybersecurity architectures, performing risk assessments, and monitoring for cyber threats. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, 4 years of experience in cybersecurity with specific OT/ICS experience, as well as certifications like GICSP or CISSP.

This position emphasizes the integration of IT and OT systems while ensuring safety and operational integrity. Candidates familiar with IEC 62443 standards and industrial communication protocols will find this role particularly rewarding.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of cybersecurity experience with at least 2 years in OT/ICS or critical infrastructure environments.
• Certifications such as GICSP, CSSA, CISSP (with OT track), or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with industrial network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS in OT environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement OT/ICS cybersecurity architectures and secure remote access.
• Monitor OT environments for cyber threats and security incidents in real time.
• Respond to OT cyber incidents and conduct post-incident analysis and recovery.

Skills

Industrial network security experience (firewalls, unidirectional gateways, network segmentation)

Incident response and forensics in OT environments

Deep knowledge of IEC 62443 OT cybersecurity standards

Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, DNP3, OPC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, or Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

Optimal seeks a cybersecurity professional to secure Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) environments in Saudi Arabia. The role involves designing cybersecurity architectures, performing risk assessments, and monitoring for cyber threats. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, 4 years of experience in cybersecurity with specific OT/ICS experience, as well as certifications like GICSP or CISSP.

This position emphasizes the integration of IT and OT systems while ensuring safety and operational integrity. Candidates familiar with IEC 62443 standards and industrial communication protocols will find this role particularly rewarding.