OT Cybersecurity Principal Consultant

Cyberani
Saudi Arabia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: CybersecurityExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Incident response","Forensic analysis","Communication","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Protect industrial control systems and critical infrastructure from cyber threats by designing OT security architectures, enforcing IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82 policies, and deploying segmentation and detection controls. Lead OT incident response and forensics, coordinate with IT security and plant operations, and translate OT cybersecurity standards into practical engineering controls. Develop detection use cases using OT telemetry for SOC/SIEM visibility, support secure-by-design reviews, and report security posture to senior leadership and auditors.

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Cyberani
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4 months ago

OT Cybersecurity Principal Consultant

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Job Summary

Protect industrial control systems and critical infrastructure from cyber threats by designing OT security architectures, enforcing IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82 policies, and deploying segmentation and detection controls. Lead OT incident response and forensics, coordinate with IT security and plant operations, and translate OT cybersecurity standards into practical engineering controls. Develop detection use cases using OT telemetry for SOC/SIEM visibility, support secure-by-design reviews, and report security posture to senior leadership and auditors.
Location: Saudi Arabia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, implement, and manage security architectures for OT environments (SCADA, PLCs, DCS, HMI, and IoT/IIoT).
  • •Conduct risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments for industrial control systems and enforce OT security policies aligned to IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82.
  • •Lead OT incident response and forensic investigations, coordinating with IT security and plant operations teams.
  • •Oversee deployment and maintenance of OT security controls, including network segmentation, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure remote access.
  • •Develop detection and monitoring strategies using OT telemetry (e.g., historian data, OPC UA) integrated into SOC/SIEM, and perform secure-by-design reviews for digital transformation initiatives.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • •10–12 years of progressive experience in OT security, industrial automation, or related engineering roles.
  • •Deep knowledge of industrial control system protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 60870-5).
  • •Hands-on experience with OT network architectures, firewalls, DMZs, and secure remote access solutions.
  • •Strong understanding of IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, ISO 27019, plus vulnerability management/patching for OT devices.
Experience:10+ yearsIndustrial automationIndustrial control systemsOT security
Education:Bachelor's in electrical engineering, computer science, Cybersecurity
Skills:Problem-solvingIncident responseForensic analysisCommunicationCross-functional collaboration
Tech Stack:IEC 62443NIST SP 800-82ISO 27019ModbusDNP3OPC UAIEC 60870-5SCADAPLCDCSHMIIIoTPurdueIDS/IPSSOCSIEMNetwork trafficHistorian data

Company Brief

Cyberani
Saudi cybersecurity company providing managed security services, threat detection, incident response, and security consulting for organizations. It focuses on protecting critical digital infrastructure and helping enterprises strengthen resilience against cyber threats.
Industry: Cybersecurity
Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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