Cybersecurity Lead (03/12/2024) Doha, Qatar

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Lead for one of our clients with the following details:  

Start Date: 02/01/2025

Service Location: Doha Qatar

Service Status: Resident

Estimated Service Duration: 36 Months

Technical and Business Skills

  • Excellent written and oral English skills.
  • Strong organisational, planning and coordination skills.
  • Strong technical, prioritisation and management skills.
  • Strong communication, influencing and interface skills.

Behavioural Skills

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with several organisational levels.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Instrument Engineering or equivalent and/or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and/or Experience

  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience working in an Oil & gas industry having broad knowledge of Cybersecurity engineering execution including design standards, specifications, codes, safety criteria, design, construction and operations. 
  • Proven experience in cybersecurity roles, with specific expertise in OT/ICS security, switch/Firewall configuration, domain policies etc.
  • In-depth knowledge of industrial control systems, SCADA systems, DCS systems, IPS systems, PLC, and other OT technologies and communication protocols.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as the ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and IEC/ISA 62443.
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), MCSA, CCNA, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications preferred.

Key Accountabilities

  • Ensure OT CYBERSECURITY engineering, construction & commisioning activities are conducted in accordance with project specifications and approved variations if any. Accoutable for a quality design of CYBERSECURITY engineering deliverables, including design safety aspects and execution planning of CYBERSECURITY field activities
  • Drive work execution, ensuring technical alignment and quality with various disciplines stakeholders from both PMT and EPC Contractor. Provides guidance to EPC contractor to complete CYBERSECURITY construction/commissioning activities in a timely manner and provides clear direction when project instructions or specifications are not clear
  • Review Design and deploy security controls and technologies to safeguard OT assets, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus software, and encryption tools for ICSS and package vendor systems
  • Collaborate with OPCO ICS teams to integrate cybersecurity measures into the design and implementation of new systems and technologies.
  • Owner of Site CYBERSECURITY management plan. Conduct regular security assessments and audits of OT systems to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Stay up to date on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies in OT cybersecurity and recommend proactive measures to mitigate risks.
  • Participate in incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and recovery efforts, as needed.
  • Ensure all CYBERSECURITY related deliverables are provided that required for handover to OPCO
  • Support multi-discipline activities providing CYBERSECURITY expertise to other disciplines as necessary, in support of completing activities within schedule and making appropriate recommendations to management on CYBERSECURITY issues.

If Interested Kindly apply.

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