IT & OT Audit Manager

About the Role

ACWA Power is seeking an experienced IT & OT Audit Manager to lead and execute highly technical IT, OT, and cybersecurity audits across the group. This full-time position is based in Riyadh and involves evaluating and strengthening governance, risk management, and control frameworks within industrial control systems, operational technology environments, and enterprise IT systems. The role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Role Context

The IT & OT Audit Manager will work closely with senior stakeholders, audit committee members, and cross-functional teams. The primary focus is to deliver complex audits within a rapidly evolving technology landscape, particularly within energy, utilities, and critical infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IT and OT internal audits, cybersecurity reviews, and advisory engagements from initiation through reporting.
• Perform audits across ICS, SCADA, OT networks, and IT/OT converged environments.
• Develop detailed Audit Programs and Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs) aligned with group-wide risks.
• Identify high-risk areas, control gaps, root causes, and business impacts within IT/OT environments.
• Apply data analytics, IS audit techniques, and sampling methodologies during audit execution.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports, including professional conclusions and practical improvement recommendations.
• Track and validate management corrective actions through follow-up audits.
• Contribute to periodic reporting to Senior Management and the Audit Committee.
• Provide insights on emerging technology risks, cybersecurity threats, and OT security trends.
• Support integrated audits and collaborate with business and group audit teams.

Career Development at ACWA Power

Joining ACWA Power offers opportunities to work on large-scale, mission-critical energy and infrastructure projects. The role provides exposure to advanced OT environments and emerging technologies, along with visibility to senior leadership and the audit committee, supporting career growth and learning.