ICS Cybersecurity Engineer - Renewable Power

Cybersecurity Engineer – Renewable Power Sector

Position based out of Dubai, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia, working on a rotation of 8 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off. The role is site‑based and involves field verification, validation and implementation of cybersecurity for renewable power generation and transmission assets supporting large‑scale renewable energy projects.

The Cybersecurity Engineer is a senior technical contributor within the Project Cybersecurity Taskforce responsible for assuring cybersecurity compliance, resilience, and safe operation of power generation and power transmission systems such as Solar PV, Wind Turbines, BESS, HV/MV substations, and grid interfaces.

• Perform field verification and validation of cybersecurity design and implementation for renewable power generation and transmission assets, ensuring compliance with Saudi and international standards.
• Assure cybersecurity controls for Solar PV plants, Wind Turbine systems, BESS, HV/MV substations, and grid interconnections, including PPC and EMS interfaces.
• Develop, maintain, and verify OT cybersecurity asset registers, network diagrams, zone‑conduit models, and risk registers for power systems.
• Lead and support cyber risk assessments for power packages and OEM skid systems; track and close mitigation actions with vendors and contractors.
• Support pre‑commissioning and commissioning by validating firewall rules, secure remote access, endpoint hardening, role‑based access control, logging, and monitoring prior to system energization.
• Oversee and participate in FAT, SAT, CSAT, and performance testing for substation automation systems, turbine control systems, and plant SCADA.
• Coordinate closely with subcontractors and OEMs to control third‑party access, remote connectivity, and cybersecurity compliance during construction and startup.
• Act as the technical cybersecurity interface between project execution, commissioning teams, OEMs, grid operators, and client representatives.
• Support change management to ensure cybersecurity impacts of design, procurement, installation, and commissioning changes are reviewed and approved.
• Contribute to OT cybersecurity handover to operations, including procedures, access governance, incident response alignment, backup, recovery, and secure remote support models.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electronics & communication, instrumentation, or process automation) or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in Operational Technology (OT) or related field, with at least 3 years focused on designing, building or validating cybersecurity for industrial control systems and networks.
• Project implementation experience of Saudi cyber standards HCIS, NCA, or ISA
  62443; industry standards, specifications, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of control systems (SAS, SCADA/DCS/PLCs, etc.), Wind Turbine systems, relevant protocols (Modbus, PROFINET, DNP3, IEC
  61850, etc.), key technologies (firewalls, IDS, anti‑virus, vulnerability assessments, etc.) in OT/ICS networks.
• OT/ICS cybersecurity relevant accreditations such as ISA/IEC
  62443, SANS or other internationally recognized certifications preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools (Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization.
• Experience supporting large‑scale construction, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, startup and handover phases, ensuring cybersecurity controls are implemented without impacting schedule‑critical activities.