Cybersecurity Engineer (PDO)

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Summary: Protect industrial and IT systems from cyber threats, ensure security compliance, and manage risks for oil & gas operational technology. Highlights: 1. Secure critical oil & gas operational technology and industrial control systems 2. Lead risk assessments and incident response for cyber threats 3. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and industry regulations **Petroleum Development Oman** is the country’s main oil and gas producer managing upstream energy operations. **Core Purpose:** The role focuses on protecting industrial and IT systems (especially oil \& gas operational technology) from cyber threats and ensuring compliance with security standards. **Key Responsibilities:** ***1\. Security Implementation*** Deploy and manage cybersecurity controls for: SCADA / ICS (industrial control systems) Networks and servers Ensure systems follow international standards (e.g., ISO, NIST) ***2\. Risk \& Threat Management*** Identify vulnerabilities in IT and OT systems Conduct risk assessments and penetration testing Monitor and respond to cyber incidents ***3\. Operational Technology (OT) Security*** Secure oilfield automation systems and real\-time operations (RTO) Protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks ***4\. Monitoring \& Incident Response*** Use SIEM tools to monitor threats Investigate and respond to: Malware attacks Unauthorized access Data breaches ***5\. Compliance \& Governance*** Ensure compliance with: PDO cybersecurity policies Industry regulations Conduct audits and prepare security reports ***6\. Collaboration*** Work with: IT teams Engineering teams External vendors **Requirements:** *Bachelor’s degree in:* Computer Science Electronics / Telecom Engineering Certifications (preferred): CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security\+ *Experience:* 3–10\+ years in cybersecurity or OT security Job Type: Full\-time Pay: From RO2,500\.000 per month Work Location: In person