OT Cybersecurity Solution Architect – Excellent Opportunity for Saudi Nationals

A Snapshot of Your Day

As an OT (Operational Technology) Cybersecurity Technical Solution Architect Specialist at Siemens Energy, you will be at the forefront of protecting mission-critical systems and critical national infrastructure. Your day will involve engaging with customers to understand and shape their cybersecurity requirements, developing high-quality solutions for complex projects, and ensuring successful implementation within tight timelines. You will adapt Siemens Energy’s cybersecurity portfolio to meet regulatory and compliance needs while staying ahead of competitors.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead the execution of operational technology (OT) cybersecurity workshops, risk assessments, and remediation engagements for customers, conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments and gap analyses.
• Perform audits in compliance with industry standards such as NERC, CIP and IEC 62443, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement vendor-agnostic cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems, successfully executing onsite implementation and engineering of these solutions.
• Provide in-depth technical analysis and guidance on industrial control systems security trends, collaborating with sales teams to develop and deliver OT cybersecurity proposals and scope of work documents aligned with customer needs.
• Conduct thorough security reviews and assessments of customers’ operational technology landscapes, advising on enhancements and developing strategies, roadmaps, and new operating models to help customers achieve their security goals.
• Work with global cybersecurity teams to create contextualized product and service offerings aimed at reducing cybersecurity risk in OT environments, while supporting the regional cybersecurity team in defining strategies that align with group-level objectives and developing initiatives to drive business growth.

What You Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Instrumentation & Control (I&C), or related fields, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in a relevant technical or consulting environment, including at least 5 years 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, with demonstrated experience in ICS systems and security industry practices.
• Experienced in the sales, development, or operation of IT or OT Managed Security Services, with familiarity in critical infrastructure and regulatory requirements in the energy sector.
• Proficient 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, with preferred certifications including GICSP, CISSP, ISA99, CCSA, CCSE, CRISC, CCSP, and EC-Council Ethical Hacker.
• 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, with a willingness to travel up to 75% as needed.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunity to work on challenging projects in an exciting environment
• Opportunity for remote/flexible work
• Professional support and strong collaboration with colleagues around the world
• Professional development opportunities within the company

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The job posting will remain open for applications for 14 days from the posting date.