As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Schneider Electric, you will be responsible for the technical execution and delivery of a range of lifecycle Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) Cybersecurity solutions and services for our external customers. This is an on-site, full-time position located in Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the technical execution and delivery of cybersecurity solutions to clients.
- Manage the implementation of cybersecurity solutions, conduct site visits to maintain the cybersecurity infrastructure, and provide training and consulting on cybersecurity matters.
- Gather and define requirements for cybersecurity projects.
- Act as a technical consultant, identifying new cybersecurity opportunities and assessing potential vulnerabilities for customers.
- 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, recommending remediation measures.
- Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments on OT systems and networks.
- Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines.
- Provide expert guidance on OT cybersecurity best practices and technologies.
- Collaborate with teams to integrate cybersecurity into OT projects and operations.
- Stay updated on the latest OT cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices.
- Develop and deliver OT cybersecurity training to customers and team members.
- Respond to cybersecurity incidents and guide remediation efforts.
- Lead Cybersecurity factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).
- Create and present necessary technical documentation.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in OT Industrial Control Systems including DCS, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, Data Historians (e.g., 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 of experience in networks.
- 5+ years of installation or management experience with network-based firewalls (preferably Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, or another top-tier product).
- Proficient in network troubleshooting using sniffers and monitors.
- Experience in managing network-based Intrusion Detection products.
- Advanced systems administration skills (Windows Active Directory).
- Experience in implementing End-Point security solutions and EDR (e.g., Antivirus, Data Leakage Prevention, Host IPS, Whitelisting).
- Experience in implementing system backup and patch management solutions.
- 3+ years of scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
