Resident Engineer

Salt; Dammam; On-site; SAR 149,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cybersecurity firm is hiring an Industrial Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer for their operations in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role involves planning and deploying cybersecurity platforms in industrial environments. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience in ICS/OT, a solid grasp of networking principles, and hands-on skills with Linux and Docker. Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills are essential, along with Saudi Arabian nationality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in ICS/OT environments; cybersecurity experience is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of IP networking, OSI model, Purdue model, and ICS protocols.
• Hands-on experience with Linux (command line), Docker, and scripting languages (Python, Shell, etc.).
• Experience with both on-premise and cloud enterprise software deployments, managing multiple stakeholders.
• Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Saudi Arabian National.

Responsibilities

• Work with Sales and Solutions teams to understand customer requirements and success criteria.
• Plan and deploy sensors, network architecture, and integrations in industrial environments.
• Partner with client teams to refine use cases and align platform objectives with operational needs.
• Tune, optimise, and monitor the platform to ensure continuous availability and effectiveness.
• Develop workflows, content, and automation tailored to client environments.
• Coordinate upgrades, patches, and configuration changes.
• Deliver knowledge transfer, training, and documentation to client teams.
• Provide troubleshooting and break/fix support, managing escalations as needed.
• Share updates on new platform features and coordinate feedback to inform product improvements.
• Collaborate with other internal teams (e.g., Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting).
• Identify opportunities for additional products or services that enhance client security posture.

Skills

Experience in ICS/OT environments

IP networking knowledge

Linux expertise

Docker proficiency

Scripting languages (Python, Shell)

Strong customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Leading Global Cybersecurity firm is looking for a Resident Engineer for their Saudi Arabian business. They have a remote-first culture and global operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC. Their core portfolio is focused on safeguard industrial environments with cutting‑edge technology, threat intelligence, and expert services.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer to work directly with clients on‑site in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. In this hands‑on role, you’ll plan, deploy, and optimise the cybersecurity platform within industrial environments such as power plants, manufacturing facilities, and refineries. You will collaborate closely with client teams to monitor, protect, and improve the security of their operational technology (OT) infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Sales and Solutions teams to understand customer requirements and success criteria
• Plan and deploy sensors, network architecture, and integrations in industrial environments
• Partner with client teams to refine use cases and align platform objectives with operational needs
• Tune, optimise, and monitor the platform to ensure continuous availability and effectiveness
• Develop workflows, content, and automation tailored to client environments
• Coordinate upgrades, patches, and configuration changes
• Deliver knowledge transfer, training, and documentation to client teams
• Provide troubleshooting and break/fix support, managing escalations as needed
• Share updates on new platform features and coordinate feedback to inform product improvements
• Collaborate with other internal teams (e.g., Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting)
• Identify opportunities for additional products or services that enhance client security posture

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in ICS/OT environments; cybersecurity experience is a strong plus
• Solid understanding of IP networking, OSI model, Purdue model, and ICS protocols
• Hands‑on experience with Linux (command line), Docker, and scripting languages (Python, Shell, etc.)
• Experience with both on‑premise and cloud enterprise software deployments, managing multiple stakeholders
• Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Saudi Arabian National