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About the Role

Siemens Energy is seeking an OT Cybersecurity Technical Solution Architect Specialist to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Province. This full-time position involves protecting critical national infrastructure and mission-critical systems by understanding customer cybersecurity requirements, developing solutions for complex projects, and ensuring successful implementation. The role requires adapting Siemens Energy’s cybersecurity portfolio to meet regulatory and compliance needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead OT cybersecurity workshops, risk assessments, and remediation engagements, including vulnerability assessments and gap analyses.
• Perform audits in compliance with industry standards such as NERC CIP and IEC 62443.
• Design and implement vendor-agnostic cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems, including onsite implementation and engineering.
• Provide technical analysis and guidance on industrial control systems security trends.
• Collaborate with sales teams to develop and deliver OT cybersecurity proposals and scope of work documents.
• Conduct security reviews and assessments of customers’ OT landscapes, advising on enhancements and developing strategies, roadmaps, and new operating models.
• Work with global cybersecurity teams to create contextualized product and service offerings for OT environments.
• Support the regional cybersecurity team in defining strategies aligned with group-level objectives and developing initiatives for business growth.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Instrumentation & Control (I&C), or related fields.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a relevant technical or consulting environment.
• At least 5 years of experience focused on supporting PLC, DCS, SIS, or SCADA systems.
• Skilled in supporting and troubleshooting industrial protocols such as OPC, Modbus TCP, HART, and Foundation Fieldbus.
• Demonstrated experience in ICS systems and security industry practices.
• Experience in the sales, development, or operation of IT or OT Managed Security Services.
• Familiarity with critical infrastructure and regulatory requirements in the energy sector.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency in cybersecurity technologies, tools, and techniques, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, anti-virus software, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of standards such as IEC 62443/ISA 99, NIST SP 800-82, CPNI Good Practice, NERC CIP, TSA SD02C, and NIS2.
• Experience in deploying or supporting security practices and technologies, such as risk or vulnerability assessments and SIEM tools, in industrial environments like energy companies or large manufacturing organizations.

Preferred Certifications and Travel

• Preferred certifications include GICSP, CISSP, ISA99, CCSA, CCSE, CRISC, CCSP, and EC-Council Ethical Hacker.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% as needed.