OT Cybersecurity Expert

πŸ—“οΈ Posted 2026-08-17 Dhahran, Eastern, Saudi Arabia Full-time Hybrid ICT

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Market rate

SAR 35,000–SAR 55,000/mo (SAR 420,000–SAR 660,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

Role: Industrial Control Systems Security Principal Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities

  • ● Architecture Design: Build Purdue-aligned architectures, zones/conduits, IT/OT DMZs, and secure remote access for SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and IIoT devices.
  • ● Threat Detection & SIEM: Integrate industrial telemetry (historian data, OPC-UA, network traffic) into SOC/SIEM platforms for real-time threat monitoring.
  • ● Standards & Compliance: Operationalize global frameworks like IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and ISO 27019 into practical, live-environment controls.
  • ● Incident Response: Establish and execute OT-specific playbooks and forensic investigations to safely handle cyber incidents in production settings.
  • ● Digital Transformation: Conduct secure-by-design reviews for cloud integration and IIoT initiatives without compromising safety or uptime.
  • ● 10+ years of progressive experience in OT security, industrial automation, or critical infrastructure protection.
  • ● Strong technical background with industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 60870-5).
  • ● Hands-on expertise with OT anomaly detection, industrial firewalls, and vulnerability management tools.
  • ● Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • ● Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear reports for executive leadership.

Requirements

  • ● Work Type: Full-Time On-Site
  • ● Are you a senior cybersecurity expert with a deep background in safeguarding industrial automation, SCADA networks, and critical infrastructure
  • ● We are hiring an Industrial Control Systems Security Principal to be based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. In this key role, you will bridge the gap between engineering, IT, and plant operations-building resilient OT security architectures while ensuring zero disruption to live industrial processes.