Cyber Security Analyst (Oil & Gas/ Petrochemicals)

Designation: Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Mesaieed OR Ras Laffan

Education & Qualifications

• Required: Graduate Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechatronics, Cybersecurity, Electronics, or equivalent discipline.
• Alternative (subject to client approval): 3-Year Diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechatronics, Cybersecurity, Electronics, or equivalent discipline with 10+ years’ experience in a Petrochemicals plant.

Experience

• Required: Minimum 5+ years’ experience within Oil & Gas or Chemical facilities, with a focus on ICS/OT Cybersecurity.
• Preferred: 7+ years’ relevant experience in Oil & Gas or Chemical facilities with strong ICS/OT Cybersecurity exposure.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Networking & Security: CCNA / Network+ certification.
• Cybersecurity Standards & Governance: CISM / IEC-62443 certification.
• Technical Security: CEH, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or equivalent. (At least one recognized cybersecurity certification is desirable).
• Experience working in Oil & Gas or Chemical manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with bare-metal hypervisors (MS Hyper-V) and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage system patches, Anti-Virus updates, backups, and restorations for installed OT assets.
• Review firewall and security logs to identify threats, anomalies, intrusions, and abnormal connection behaviors; escalate incidents as required.
• Troubleshoot network performance and security issues, analyze network traffic, and resolve problem tickets/service requests.
• Participate in incident response, forensic analysis, data preservation, and investigations related to security breaches and unauthorized access.
• Support reporting and analysis activities, including vulnerability assessments, risk reports, remediation strategies, and performance metrics.
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot cybersecurity technologies and tools; resolve cybersecurity and data-related issues.
• Perform hardware/software upgrades and maintain accurate configuration documentation.
• Maintain and update security operations records, including incident response procedures, policies, and standards.
• Provide technical support to users and assist in the evaluation and deployment of security solutions.
• Monitor external threat intelligence feeds; coordinate vulnerability patching and remediation.
• Maintain and optimize security tools, systems, and processes in alignment with company policies.
• Support implementation of secure on-premises, physical, and virtual/cloud infrastructures.
• Promote and maintain an active cybersecurity awareness culture within the organization.
• Assist with audit and compliance requirements (internal and external).
• Perform hands-on field work in a 24/7 Petrochemical manufacturing environment.

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 36 months

Pay: QAR1.00 per month