Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Objective:

Lead client engagements and provide global technical cybersecurity expertise. Lead and Deliver Cybersecurity Design and Integration projects and support consulting services (architectures review, compliance / gap assessment, risk management, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing …) to clients with IT and OT environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide cybersecurity technical expertise, and produce cybersecurity deliverables.
• Identifying and addressing client needs: building solid relationships; developing an awareness of cyber services; communicating with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information; demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor;
• Design and develop cybersecurity architectures for IT/OT systems and networks.
• Develop the system/subsystem security designs, system and network architecture designs, security management, backup and recovery and patch management plans.
• Implement & Build & Integrate (Installation, configuration, Hardening, Integration and Testing) of cybersecurity solutions (Anti-Malware, log management, identity management, VPN, application whitelist, backup, patch management etc.).
• Lead and contribute the execution of Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) and produce testing reports.
• Support and contribute on cybersecurity vulnerability assessment and penetration testing for IT/OT systems.
• Use/Develop/Adapt risk assessment methodologies and tools for both IT/OT systems.
• Perform and support cybersecurity risk assessments activities and compliance with applicable regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Derive cybersecurity requirements and recommendations for action according to regulatory requirements.
• Conduct cybersecurity awareness and trainings for the cybersecurity components part of the security design and prepare training materials.
• Support project manager on regular progress review meetings, reporting the project progress to the company management and to the customer.
• Ensure the project execution within the timeline and quality as per the project plan.
• Identify and escalate project risks and opportunities to project manager.

Work Experience:

• More than 15 years’ experience in Cyber and Information Security field
• 7 years’ experience in Design & Build of Cybersecurity architectures and solutions (Firewalls, IDS, Endpoint Protection, Application Whitelist, SIEM, Remote Access, Patch Management, VPN, etc..).
• 5 years’ experience in Cybersecurity consulting and services (frameworks development, audit, compliance/ gap assessment, risk assessment/treatment, vulnerability assessment/ penetration testing)
• 3 years’ experience in OT environments, preferably Aviation and Transportation
• Solid knowledge of both international and regional standards and frameworks (e.g. NESA, ISR, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO27, and NIST)
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office: Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills

Qualifications and Certifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Data Science
• Relevant Accreditations Vendor certifications such as (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Red hat, Microsoft etc...) and other internationally recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, IEC62443, CEH, etc.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, or Data Science.
• Previous experience in Engineering/Consulting/Professional services in Aviation and/or Transportation sectors.
• Knowledge of Arabic is a plus