Cyber Security Specialist📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Antal International is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist for a full-time position in Riyadh. This role supports a major metro/rail project, focusing on cybersecurity governance for critical rail systems. The specialist will ensure design compliance, manage cyber risks, secure system integration, and prepare for operational readiness within a complex, multi-system environment.

Role Context and Responsibilities

This is a key position responsible for cybersecurity across rail and metro systems. The specialist will drive risk assessments, secure system integration, and validate security during testing and commissioning. The role ensures operational resilience and protection within a highly complex rail infrastructure.

• Review and assess cybersecurity designs, technical submittals, and architecture proposals for compliance with project requirements, including ISO/IEC 27002, IEC 62443, and KSA NCA standards.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments, identifying attacks, threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts across all metro digital systems.
• Develop, review, and validate cybersecurity frameworks, such as the Methodological Framework, Initial Risk Analysis, and Security Policy, as required by the Employer.
• Ensure network, data, and communication systems are protected against unauthorized access, eavesdropping, spoofing, malware, hacking, and Denial-of-Service attacks.
• Support the design and implementation of access control mechanisms, including authentication, authorization, and cryptographic key validation, in accordance with IEEE *** and relevant standards.
• Coordinate cybersecurity requirements and audits with PMCM teams, D&B Contractors, system integrators, and other stakeholders to ensure system-wide protection and compliance.
• Review and approve cybersecurity elements for network security plans, operational guidelines, and system-level protections, ensuring end-to-end integrity and confidentiality.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and recommendations related to cybersecurity compliance, non-conformities, audits, and risk mitigation actions for Employer review.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. A minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience is required. Proven experience in cybersecurity for metro, rail, critical infrastructure, or large-scale industrial systems is essential, including threat mitigation, cyber risk assessment, and security architecture design.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of international cybersecurity frameworks, particularly ISO/IEC 27002, IEC 62443, and KSA NCA national cybersecurity requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, review, and validate cybersecurity documentation, risk studies, network security plans, and system and subsystem security controls.
• Experience implementing access control systems, data protection measures, encryption, authentication, and intrusion detection/prevention mechanisms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating cyber threats, and recommending effective mitigation measures.

Professional Attributes

Excellent coordination and communication skills are necessary to collaborate effectively with design teams, contractors, system integrators, and Employer representatives across a multi-contract environment. The role requires a high level of professional integrity, attention to detail, and adaptability to manage cybersecurity challenges in a complex, fast-moving mega-project.

Work Details

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh. Salary is open and will be determined based on experience and qualifications.