OT Cybersecurity Technologist

Mekdam Technical Services

 Mesaieed, Qatar

Qualification & Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Information security Technology, Computer Science or Electronic/Electrical Engineer.

Must be ICS certified from SANS, however following certificates will be great additional advantage for the candidate: –

o GIAC GICSP (Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional).

o ISA CAP (Certified Automation Professional).

o Cybersecurity for Automation, Control, and SCADA Systems (ISA-99/IEC-62443) ISA

o Advanced SCADA Security Red Tiger/ any other vendor.

o Industrial Cybersecurity for OPC Matrikon/any other vendor.

o OPC-UA Hands-on Training Level-3 OPCTI.

o ITIL.

3-5 years at least of field experience in OT Cybersecurity domain in Oil & gas & petrochemical industry.

Excellent knowledge of common IT/OT ICS specialization areas related to PLCs, DCSs, PDCS, Firewalls, networks, and switches.

Exposure of implementing IT/OT security policies and regulations.

Knowledge of international & national standards frameworks such as ISA99, IEC62433, IEC61511, IEC62351, IEC62591 ISO27001, 27002, 27005 Compliance regulations.

Strong understanding of core operations and of the information security requirements.

Extensive knowledge of several ICS DCS/PDCS/PLC/ESD/Servers, routers, switches & firewalls technologies within several OEM technologies such as, Siemens, HIMA, TRICONEX, HONEYWELL, GE, Allan Bradley, CISCO, MacAfee.

High Exposure in implementing and maintaining Operational Security Management Systems.

Classification: Internal

Outstanding inter-personal skills and an ability to communicate with people at all levels to drive successful relationships.

Excellent planning skills, time management, decision making and problem-solving skills.

Advanced analytical and conceptual thinking.

Advanced customer service orientation.

Ability to use all related tools and instruments.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, technical manuals, and engineering drawings.

Ability to communicate & negotiation for claims.

Positive attitudes and strong personality.