Cyber Security Specialist

Job Purpose Responsible for implementing procedures and guidelines to capture all the NEDC projects based on the SCADA framework requirements and APSR compliance. Responsible for providing guidance/assistance to all the stakeholders of the NEDC for setting up their requirements in cyber security / Risk / Compliance Assurance by Interfacing SCADA control center operations team and NEDC management. Ensure that the SCADA team implements all security guidelines and requirements. The team should be able to demonstrate a leadership role on the control assurance side. Track the process s management, activities, and deliverables relevant to achieving and demonstrating design and operational safety and security for the Project. Implementing APSR standards and requirements and applicable international norms of ISA 62433, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, IEC 61968, NERC CIPS, and related standards. Set up the System Assurance activities to fulfill the System Assurance requirements. Monitor NEDC OT cyber security risks, incidences, and events. Suggest controls for such risks and implement the approved ones. Description Assist the SCADA Manager in producing plans for NEDC future SCADA/DCS requirements, SCADA Data assurance, and security control. Assist the SCADA section head in producing SCADA/DCS Project proposals and other related documents. Assist the SCADA Hardware and Telecommunication section head in producing SCADA/DCS Project proposals, Policies, and other related documents regarding SCADA Cyber Security in substations. Supporting installation and commissioning activities of the projects by continuously improving the on-site operational OT security. Performing SCADA Security assessments with third-party vendors - Implementing innovative solutions to ensure the security of the critical assets of the offshore plant (e.g., access control, advanced threat management, system integrity monitoring, real-time data & asset management). Implement OT cyber security policies and procedures in NEDC. Management of OT Security interns working on tools development. Conducting Cyber Vulnerability Assessments/Penetration Tests on SCADA and Industrial Control Systems. Maintain the project plan, schedule, resourcing, and metrics (S-Curves) as defined by the project team in terms of cyber security. Establish procedures for periodic security event management system review and proactively initiate corrective actions. Participate in the engineering, FAT, and SAT of new control systems and ensure that network security requirements are met. Configuration and maintenance of various network and cyber security components such as firewalls, switches, routers, VPN servers, Intrusion Protection and Detection Systems and data flow security Ensure proper handling of all activities related to the telecommunications and Telecommunications field, including tendering, evaluation, engineering, inspection, site supervision, and pre-commissioning activities of such projects, in compliance with PMI standards from initiation up to the closing stage and in line with the Division Strategic Plan. Assist the NEDC SCADA software team to comply with OT/IT cyber security requirements during routine and non-routine works Assist the NEDC SCADA hardware team in implementing cyber security requirements in substations SCADA equipment and assets. Follow up with NEDC's other departments (operation, maintenance, project , etc.) to accomplish the OT cyber security requirements regarding substation physical security. Conduct awareness training for the Control Center and SCADA Workforce. Implement procedures and guidelines to comply with ASPR policies and requirements. Implements the operation policy of electricity distribution and transmission networks Review and enhance MZEC OT cyber-Security policies and procedures to fully comply with ASPR requirements. Report any cyber security incidents to ASPR Prepare, follow the approval and send the Annual Report to ASPR Site visit to audit physical security Ensure the creation of periodical audit and analysis of OT cyber security. Adhere to company HSE policies and procedures at all times

Desired Candidate Profile

Job Qualifications and Experience Bachelor in IT/computer science/ Cyber security/computer Engineering or related field At least 5+ years of experience in OT/IT cybersecurity Diploma in IT/computer science/ Cyber security/computer Engineering or related field At least 8+ years of experience in OT/IT cybersecurity