OT/ICS Cybersecurity Specialist
full-time•Riyadh
About this role
We are seeking a Senior OT/ICS Cybersecurity Specialist to support cybersecurity risk assessment, compliance, and governance activities across Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments.
The role works closely with the GRC team to ensure OT cybersecurity requirements are correctly interpreted, assessed, and aligned with operational and safety constraints.
This is an assessment and advisory role, not an implementation or SOC position.
- Support OT/ICS cybersecurity compliance and gap assessments in line with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., NCA OTCC-1:2022, IEC 62443).
- Translate regulatory cybersecurity requirements into practical assessments for OT environments, including SCADA, PLC, DCS, industrial networks, and SIS.
- Provide technical input to OT cybersecurity risk assessments, including risk identification, impact analysis, and treatment recommendations.
- Assist in building and maintaining the OT Risk Register, ensuring risks are accurately categorized, prioritized, and owned.
- Review OT cybersecurity architecture, including network segmentation, IT/OT separation, and industrial DMZ design.
- Assess the effectiveness and feasibility of OT cybersecurity technical controls without compromising safety or availability.
- Support preparation of OT cybersecurity compliance and risk assessment reports for regulatory and executive audiences.
- Engage with operational, engineering, and GRC stakeholders to ensure findings are operationally realistic and clearly communicated.
- Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- 5+ years OT/ICS cybersecurity experience in industrial or critical infrastructure.
- Skilled in risk assessments, compliance, and gap analysis.
- Strong knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST/ISA-IEC, and OT security architecture.
- Ability to assess OT controls with operational and safety awareness.
- Excellent collaboration and reporting skills for GRC, operations, and executive audiences.
Preferred Requirements :
- Experience in OT GRC or regulated environments.
- Certifications: ISA/IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, GICSP, CISSP, or equivalent.
What you'll do
- The role involves supporting cybersecurity risk assessment, compliance, and governance activities in OT and ICS environments. It includes translating regulatory requirements into practical assessments and providing technical input for risk assessments.
About Managed Services
Managed Services Company is a startup specializes in providing bespoke services in the field of Cyber Security. These services range from identifying threats and vulnerabilities to planning, designing and implementing the relevant technological, organizational and risk-based countermeasures. We supply vendor-independent security services through our consultants and a wide network of partnerships. It can therefore provide in-depth expertise in the most widely used security technologies on the market and select the most suitable solution for any given case.
In addition, Managed Services company is a managed service provider specializing in cyber threat intelligence, brand protection solutions, and security-management for complex systems. Our portfolio includes security assessment, real-time management and monitoring of security systems.
Managed security also has expertise in advanced technologies like Blockchain, Internet of Things, and Smart Cities. We help our customer to secure those technologies by developing the right strategies and manage their security.
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What does a OT/ICS Cybersecurity Specialist do at Managed Services?
As a OT/ICS Cybersecurity Specialist at Managed Services, you will: the role involves supporting cybersecurity risk assessment, compliance, and governance activities in OT and ICS environments. It includes translating regulatory requirements into practical assessments and providing technical input for risk assessments..
Is the OT/ICS Cybersecurity Specialist position at Managed Services remote?
The OT/ICS Cybersecurity Specialist position at Managed Services is based in Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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