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Cyber Security Engineer (Omanisation)

Muscat

October 16, 2024

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WSP Middle East is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer
to join our team for a high-profile power transmission project in Oman. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of experience in cyber security, with a specific focus on industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA networks, and critical infrastructure protection in the energy sector. The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity strategies to safeguard the transmission network and ensure compliance with international security standards.

Your new role, what's involved?

Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies tailored to the power transmission project, ensuring the protection of SCADA systems, industrial control systems, and related critical infrastructure.
Monitor and assess the power transmission network for vulnerabilities, threats, and risks, ensuring that appropriate security measures are in place to mitigate potential breaches.
Perform regular penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and threat modeling to evaluate system weaknesses and recommend effective solutions.
Design, deploy, and manage security architectures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), encryption, and access control mechanisms.
Collaborate with project stakeholders, including system engineers and IT teams, to ensure that security considerations are integrated into the design, development, and deployment phases of the transmission network.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards such as NERC-CIP, IEC 62443, and other local and international regulations related to cybersecurity in the energy sector.
Develop incident response plans and lead the investigation and resolution of cybersecurity incidents within the transmission project.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focusing on industrial control systems, SCADA networks, or power transmission projects.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NERC-CIP, IEC 62443, ISO 27001).
Proficiency in performing vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and using cybersecurity tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and encryption.
Strong understanding of network security, identity and access management (IAM), and incident response in an industrial environment.
Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GICSP, or equivalent are preferred.
Knowledge of energy sector and power transmission operations in Oman or the GCC region is desirable.
Omani passport holder

What's in it for you?
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first-class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic.
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Job Reference: WSPME04653

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