Cyber Security Manager

Job Description

• Define, implement, and continuously improve the cybersecurity strategy covering the company’s IT and OT environments,
• Ensure the security of SCADA, DCS, PLC, and Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and manage the OT cybersecurity architecture,
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and frameworks specific to the Oil & Gas industry,
• Develop cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and roadmaps and ensure their organization-wide implementation,
• Identify and assess cybersecurity risks and coordinate risk mitigation actions in collaboration with relevant business units,
• Manage security incidents by leading incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities,
• Oversee SOC, SIEM, security monitoring, and threat intelligence processes and enhance their effectiveness,
• Lead the preparation, testing, and sustainability of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans,
• Ensure security across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise architectures and manage third-party and vendor-related risks,
• Plan and oversee cybersecurity audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability management activities, and follow up on their outcomes,
• Provide regular reporting to executive management on cybersecurity risk posture, KPIs, and security metrics,
• Drive cybersecurity awareness, training, and education programs across the organization,
• Work closely with internal audit, legal, compliance, and risk management teams to ensure closure of identified findings,
• Manage budget, resources, and teams to build, lead, and continuously develop a high-performing cybersecurity organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline,
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including leadership or managerial roles, preferably within the Oil & Gas, energy, or critical infrastructure sectors,
• Strong hands-on knowledge of IT and OT cybersecurity, including SCADA, DCS, PLC, ICS, and industrial network architectures,
• Solid background in cybersecurity risk management, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat detection,
• Experience in managing SOC, SIEM, SOAR, and security monitoring platforms,
• Demonstrated expertise in Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Management (BCM) planning and testing,
• Experience securing cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments, as well as managing third-party and vendor security risks,
• Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills,
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and translate technical risks into business impact,
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities,
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).