Industrial Networking Specialist

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams to successful project completion.
• Effectively represent an organization in high-level interactions with strategic partners with excellent communications as well as credibility as a leader and effectively interact with all organizational functions, including senior leadership.
• Developing technologies for industrial environments, ideally in a large company with diverse operations and/or in oil and gas operations.
• Revise and develop engineering standards to govern projects designs as well as providing consultations and support in this field.
• Identify cutting edge technologies that will improve cybersecurity posture of existing and future oil and gas facilities.

Requirements: 

• Bachelors degree in System Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or its equivalent.
• At least 10 years in working in related Industrial Control Systems (ICS) systems focusing on ICS Cybersecurity and Network, Wired and Wireless Networking and communications experience, preferably in Oil and Gas inside plants communications and networking.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in designing and implementing Plants Automations, Data/Digital Communications and Networking Architecture, Wireless technology and services, communications protocols, systems architecture design and interfaces inside Oil and Gas operating plants' facilities and substations.
• Understanding of ICS fundamentals including but not limited to: distributed control system (DCS) and supervisory control & data acquisition (SCADA) architecture and the role of common system component.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ICS architecture. 
• Knowledge of IT and OT security best practices and understanding of the differences; - understanding of protocols common in ICS environments.
• Knowledge of ICS cybersecurity international standards. 
• Renowned certifications in cybersecurity, preferably CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCNA or other industry relevant certifications