Overview
Specialist, OT Security Jobs in Yanbu Al Sinaiyah, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia at Marafiq
Title: Specialist, OT Security
Company: Marafiq
Location: Yanbu Al Sinaiyah, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Key Duties & Responsibility:
- Implement Security Measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS/AV), and access control solutions specific to ICS environments
- .Ensure Network Segmentation between OT and IT networks to minimize the risk of cross-network attacks
- .Configure and secure ICS devices & machines by implementing strong authentication, encryption, secure configuration practices and patching
- .Regularly scan ICS systems for vulnerabilities and weaknesses (including outdated software or insecure configurations)
- .Coordinate the patching and updating of ICS devices and systems to address known vulnerabilities, while ensuring that critical operations are not disrupted
- .Work with vendors and manufacturers to address vulnerabilities in ICS -specific hardware and software
- .Lead or support incident response efforts related to ICS security breaches, ensuring the timely identification, containment, and remediation of incidents
- .Conduct forensic investigations in coordination with Cybersecurity department following security incidents to identify the root cause and develop preventive measures
- .Ensure that ICS systems have adequate backup, recovery, and continuity plans to handle security incidents
- .Review logs and network traffic for signs of compromise and investigate potential vulnerabilities or weaknesses in the system and ensure security logs are monitored by Security Operation Center
- .Managing and maintaining remote access controls of ICS
- .Report any abnormal behavior of ICS systems: raise alerts to incident response teams in case of detected security events in the operational technology (ICS) environment, such as unauthorized access attempts or changes to control systems
Position Requirements:
Minimum Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent.
Minimum Experience Requirements:
8-10 years of experience in IT/OT Security, with at least 6 years focused on OT security.
Professional Certification(s):
Preferable, Relevant certifications such as GICSP, GRID, GCIH, CompTIA Security+ or similar.
