???? Hiring: OT Cybersecurity Principal Consultant???? Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia???? Experience: 8–10 Years

We are seeking an experienced OT Cybersecurity Principal Consultant to lead cybersecurity initiatives for Operational Technology (OT) environments across critical infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in OT cybersecurity consulting, industrial control systems, cybersecurity strategy development, risk management, compliance, and mentoring technical teams.
Qualifications:✅ 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 highly preferred✅ ISA Expert Certification is a plus

Required Experience:• 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 Technical Expertise:• 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

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

Skills:• 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 Qualified candidates with extensive OT Cybersecurity consulting experience are encouraged to apply.