Sr Specialist I OT Security Defense📣 إعلان

About the Role

TASNEE is seeking a Sr Specialist I, OT Security Defense to join its team in Al Jubail. This full-time role is central to protecting industrial control systems, operational networks, and critical assets through robust cybersecurity defense activities. The specialist will provide technical leadership and drive continuous improvement in OT security capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Sr Specialist I, OT Security Defense leads critical functions to ensure the integrity and resilience of operational technology environments. This includes overseeing threat detection, incident response, security monitoring, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Lead the monitoring and analysis of security events, alerts, and cyber threats within OT environments.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting and investigation activities to identify potential security risks and compromise indicators.
• Lead OT cybersecurity incident response activities, encompassing detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
• Analyze emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry advisories to assess potential impact on OT assets and operations.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Digital Security, and external vendors to address cybersecurity risks and incidents effectively.

Security Operations and Strategy

• Review, optimize, and maintain OT security technologies, including intrusion detection systems, network monitoring tools, and security analytics platforms.
• Perform OT cybersecurity risk assessments and support the development of comprehensive mitigation strategies.
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of security controls and defense mechanisms for OT networks and systems.
• Lead the administration, review, and optimization of OT firewalls, covering policy governance, rule reviews, segmentation controls, and secure remote access configurations.
• Review firewall rule changes, ensuring strict compliance with cybersecurity standards and operational requirements.

Documentation and Compliance

• Develop and maintain OT security procedures, playbooks, standards, and technical documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts, audits, assessments, and cybersecurity reviews.
• Prepare security reports, performance metrics, and management briefings on cybersecurity posture and risks.
• Support business continuity and resilience efforts through cybersecurity preparedness and response planning.

Team Leadership and Project Involvement

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to OT Security Defense team members.
• Participate in cybersecurity projects and initiatives to ensure the secure deployment and operation of OT systems.

Candidate Profile

Candidates for this full-time position should possess 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in OT cybersecurity defense. The role requires a proactive approach to security leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement within industrial control system environments.