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About the Role

JAL International Co. Ltd. is seeking an experienced OT Cybersecurity Principal Consultant to lead critical cybersecurity initiatives within Operational Technology (OT) environments across various critical infrastructure sectors. This contract position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in OT cybersecurity consulting, industrial control systems, and strategic security planning. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in developing and implementing robust cybersecurity strategies, managing risks, ensuring compliance, and mentoring technical teams to enhance the security posture of OT systems. This role demands a deep understanding of industrial control systems and a proven ability to safeguard critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee OT cybersecurity projects across critical infrastructure environments.
• Design secure zone-conduit (DMZ) architectures for industrial networks.
• Engineer network segmentation, VLANs, and firewall solutions while maintaining operational uptime.
• Implement OT cybersecurity solutions without impacting industrial processes.
• Provide expert guidance on protecting OT environments from cyber threats.
• Assess OT cybersecurity programs, including standards, policies, plans, and procedures.
• Provide recommendations to align with applicable cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk assessments using industry-recognized methodologies.
• Identify cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity controls to safeguard OT environments.
• Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents affecting OT systems.
• Assess industrial network architectures against industry standards and best practices.
• Lead and deliver penetration testing engagements for critical infrastructure environments.
• Engage directly with clients to understand cybersecurity requirements, challenges, and priorities.
• Ensure client requirements are met while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement comprehensive security measures.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks and recommendations effectively to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, resource plans, dependencies, and risk registers.
• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, standards, and OT cybersecurity best practices.
• Mentor, coach, and develop OT cybersecurity professionals and new team members.
• Share technical expertise and contribute to the growth of the OT cybersecurity practice.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's Degree in Cybersecurity is a plus.
• GICSP, CISSP, GRID, GIAC, or equivalent certifications are highly preferred.
• ISA Expert Certification is a plus.
• 8-10 years of OT Cybersecurity experience.
• Experience working with OT control system vendors and/or cybersecurity consulting firms is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing cybersecurity professionals.
• Deep understanding of OT, ICS, SCADA, and DCS environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to assess, identify, and mitigate OT-specific cyber risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and consulting capabilities.

Required Skills

• OT Cybersecurity
• Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
• SCADA, DCS, and OT Technologies
• OT Network Architecture & Security
• Network Segmentation, VLANs, and Firewalls
• DMZ / Zone-Conduit Architecture
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Risk Assessments & Risk Management
• Incident Response
• Penetration Testing
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• ISA/IEC 62443
• ISO 27001 / ISO 27019
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Cybersecurity Strategy Development
• Compliance
• Mentoring Technical Teams
• Leadership
• Communication
• Presentation
• Stakeholder Management
• Developing Cybersecurity Professionals
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Consulting Capabilities

Work Environment and Contract Details

This is a contract position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a minimum of 8-10 years of dedicated experience in OT Cybersecurity. The specific experience required for this role is 8-10 years of OT Cybersecurity experience, aligning with the broader requirement of 5-10 years of experience. The work type is contract.