About the Job:
Schneider Electric is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Engineer responsible for the technical execution and delivery of a range of lifecycle Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) Cybersecurity solutions and services for external customers.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee technical execution and delivery of cybersecurity solutions to clients.
- Manage implementation of cybersecurity solutions and conduct site visits.
- Provide cybersecurity training and consulting as needed.
- Ensure necessary cybersecurity infrastructure is in place to support Schneider Electric applications.
- Gather and define requirements for cybersecurity projects.
- Act as a technical consultant, identifying and discussing new Cybersecurity opportunities with customers and Account Managers.
- Lead and manage cybersecurity projects for OT systems and networks, including planning, execution, and delivery.
- Develop and implement cybersecurity controls and safeguards to protect OT systems and networks.
- Assess and analyze the cybersecurity posture of OT systems and networks, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation measures.
- Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
- Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines.
- Provide expert guidance and consulting on OT cybersecurity best practices and technologies.
- Assist with the design, configuration, and maintenance of cybersecurity controls.
- Collaborate with other teams to integrate cybersecurity into OT projects and operations.
- Stay up to date with the latest OT cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices.
- Develop and deliver OT cybersecurity training.
- Respond to cybersecurity incidents and guide remediation efforts.
- Lead Cybersecurity factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).
- Create and present technical documentation as needed (FDS, DDS, FAT, MOS, etc.).
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in OT Industrial Control Systems including technologies: DCS, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, Data Historians (OSI PI, EDNA, Wonderware).
- Understanding of Cybersecurity Frameworks (e.g., NIST, NCSC, ISO 270001, COBIT) and ICS protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, PROFINET, PROFIBUS).
- Excellent consultancy, communication, and analytical skills.
- Effective stakeholder management, time management, and organizational skills.
- Fluent in English (fluency in another language is an advantage).
- 3+ years’ experience in networking.
- 5+ years of experience installing and/or managing network-based firewalls (Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, etc.).
- 5+ years of network troubleshooting experience.
- 5+ years of experience with network-based Intrusion Detection products.
- 5+ years in advanced systems administration (Windows Active Directory).
- 5+ years of experience implementing End-Point security solutions and EDR.
- 5+ years of experience implementing system backup solutions.
- 5+ years of experience implementing patch management solutions.
- 3+ years of scripting skills in programming languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
Location: Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
