aramco · 15 hours ago
OT Security Power Automation Engineer (Cybersecurity) - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAramco is a global energy company and one of the largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals. They are seeking an Automation Engineer to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and cyber resilience of their smart grid and industrial control systems.
ChemicalEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Power Substation Automation (PSA) and OT cybersecurity, including control systems, network design, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
Conduct design reviews and technical evaluations to ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco standards and international best practices (e.g., IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE)
Lead or support technical investigations into automation and cybersecurity incidents, including fault reconstruction, event analysis, and root cause analysis
Develop, review, and maintain internal standards, guidelines, and procedures for smart grid systems, PSA, and OT cybersecurity controls
Support commissioning, site testing, troubleshooting, and post-event analysis of automation and cybersecurity systems to ensure system integrity and cyber resilience
Provide technical consultation to operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to enhance system reliability, selectivity, and security posture
Drive digitalization initiatives, including power system modeling, analytics, and secure OT/IT integration, to support grid modernization and transformation
Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and contractors to ensure secure deployment of automation and cybersecurity solutions
Represent Saudi Aramco in industry forums, technical committees, and professional working groups related to smart grid, automation, and industrial cybersecurity
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and knowledge transfer materials, and provide mentoring and guidance to junior engineers and multidisciplinary teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related discipline from an accredited university
Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation automation, OT network design, and industrial cybersecurity, preferably in oil & gas, utilities, or industrial environments
Hands-on field experience in deploying and commissioning cybersecurity controls and automation systems in OT environments
In-depth knowledge and practical implementation experience with Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) in OT systems, including tuning, rule-set configuration, and incident response workflows
Experience with smart grid technologies, SCADA systems, and automation platforms such as COPA-DATA Zenon or equivalent
Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including: ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, ISO 27001, and Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES)
Preferred
An advanced degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) certifications
Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or CompTIA Security+
Experience with leading OT/IT cybersecurity tools, such as Tenable.io/OT, FireEye, Cisco ISE, PAN Threat Prevention, Darktrace, or Claroty, in industrial environments
Benefits
Attractive relocation package
Company
aramco
We’re a leading producer of the energy and chemicals that drive global commerce and enhance the daily lives of people around the globe by continuing delivering an uninterrupted supply of energy to the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.4BKey Investors
EIG Global Energy Partners(EIG)
2021-04-09Private Equity· $12.4B
Leadership Team
Pedro A.
Management Consulting Partner / Transformation Senior Advisor
Sana M.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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