Company Description

CNS is a technology company that powers the future by providing digital solutions essential to support all enterprise and human development. While growing and managing a robust pool of supplier-partners for the benefit of our clients has always been a priority, we are constantly re-inventing ourselves.

Founded in 1987 with more than 30 years of experience, CNS employs over 320 employees including more than 250 certified engineers. We offer in-depth expertise and a range of best-in-class products that support the digital transformation of all major industries. With offices in three countries, we have an extensive reach into, and regional knowledge of the Middle East markets.

A shift into levering our many years of experience to develop pioneering software in-house will add yet another dimension to our highly innovative solutions-portfolio.



Purpose:
To coordinate and facilitate the implementation of OT Security Solutions and maintain OT Security Assets to protect Customer Business Operations. Implement recommended Security technologies that will support security requirements for Customer business and protect OT assets.
Key accountabilities:
\xef\x82\xb7 Responsible for working with automation vendor, control system SMEs and operational staff to design, implement and support the security of OT networked systems.
\xef\x82\xb7 Responsible for OT security technologies such as diodes, industrial firewalls, switches.
\xef\x82\xb7 Act as a liaison between site operations, corporate IT security teams and principal/automation vendors.
\xef\x82\xb7 Develop, maintain security devices asset register and update its classification Profile.
\xef\x82\xb7 Interface and coordinate with operations, telecom, maintenance, technical Engineering and related assurance functions to effectively perform the required job duties and responsibilities.
\xef\x82\xb7 Work with the business integration lead(s) to identify technology specific requirements and assess new technologies for applicability
Duties & Responsibilities:
\xef\x82\xb7 Support the maintenance & sustenance of the deployed OT security solutions
\xef\x82\xb7 Monitor OT security events as part of continuous system security
\xef\x82\xb7 Support security Assessments for evaluating compliance to OT Security Policy and regulatory compliance
\xef\x82\xb7 Support the installation, troubleshooting, configuration and Maintenance of security devices/systems
\xef\x82\xb7 Monitors logs generated by different OT assets and assists to detect attempts of unauthorized activities as per Customer OT policy
\xef\x82\xb7 Member of the Process Control Security Incident Response team responding to OT Security Incident
\xef\x82\xb7 Provide inputs to the method statements, Factory acceptance test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
\xef\x82\xb7 Supervise OT Security activities by 3rd Party Contractors / Vendors to be compliant with OT Security Policy and Procedures
\xef\x82\xb7 Support the OT Security Awareness sessions for all employees handling OT assets
\xef\x82\xb7 Perform backup of security configuration of Network devices such as switches, firewalls, etc.

Qualifications

\xef\x82\xb7 Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering or similar discipline
\xef\x82\xb7 Hold at least one of the following certifications: GISCP, CISSP, CISA, ISO 27001 LA, ISA 62443 fundamentals
\xef\x82\xb7 Experience working with any industrial control system OEM (Honeywell, GE, ABB, Yokogawa etc.)
\xef\x82\xb7 Experience in working with Industrial Control System Cyber security projects
\xef\x82\xb7 Experience in hardening and securing the Industrial control HMI and Engineering systems
OT

In depth understanding and expertise of operating systems, network/system architecture, and IT architecture design, operating system configuration, networking & security technologies (router, switch, firewall, active directory etc.).
\xef\x82\xb7 Deep understanding of IT and OT network communication protocols (including TCP/IP, UDP, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC, OPC UA, and PROFINET) and ability to perform packet analysis
\xef\x82\xb7 Understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits in OT environments and appropriate mitigation techniques
\xef\x82\xb7 Working knowledge of IT / Cybersecurity Standards (NESA IAS, ISO 27001, ISA 62443, NIST, etc.).
\xef\x82\xb7 Experience in installation and maintain security products, such as, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus, Virtual Private Network, Security Information and Event management
\xef\x82\xb7 Strong verbal/written communication skills to interact with team members, customers, management and support personnel
Experience Required:
\xef\x82\xb7 A minimum of 5 to 7 years with Process Control Systems (DCS / SCADA) in design and implementation of Information Security Management System and Security frameworks.
\xef\x82\xb7 At least 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in developing and implementing OT Security solutions with a control system OEM
Work Condition Physical Effort Work Environment
Minimal \xe2\x80\x93 regular walking, standing, and keyboard use for up to 80% of the work day.
\xe2\x9e\xa2 100% at Site

Additional Information

Medical Insurance & Air ticket allowance

Computer Network Systems