Cyber Security Technician (Oil & Gas/ Petrochemicals)

Designation: Cyber Security Technician

Location: Mesaieed OR Ras Laffan

Education & Qualifications

• Required: Graduate Degree or 3-Year Diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechatronics, Cybersecurity, or Electronics.

Experience

• Required: Minimum 3+ years’ experience in Oil & Gas or Chemical facilities with a focus on ICS/OT Cybersecurity.
• Preferred: 5+ years’ experience in Oil & Gas or Chemical facilities specializing in ICS/OT Cybersecurity.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• CCNA / Network+ certification.
• CEH, Security+, CySA+, or equivalent cybersecurity certification. (At least one recognized cybersecurity certification is desirable).
• Experience in Oil & Gas or chemical manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Preventive and Corrective Maintenance (PM & CM) for OT assets.
• Apply patches and antivirus updates for installed OT systems.
• Manage backup and recovery processes for OT assets including DCS, SIS, and ICS.
• Collect field asset data for DCS & Non-DCS systems related to projects.
• Verify, update, and confirm mark-ups and as-built documentation.
• Execute cybersecurity fieldwork activities for DCS, SIS & ICS, including:
• ICS cabinet lock maintenance across all RIE’s.
• Troubleshooting and replacement of network and power cables.
• Housekeeping of field assets and disposal of waste material.
• Installation, replacement, and preparation of cybersecurity hardware and spares.
• Labeling, printing, and attaching network cable identifiers.
• Power cable installation in cabinets for firewalls, servers, and switches.
• Laying communication cables for KVM setups, monitors, and stations.
• Collect and verify as-built nameplate data for OT assets.
• Prepare and process Permit-to-Work (PTW) for all field-related tasks.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team for non-DCS assets (e.g., laptops) to implement cybersecurity measures such as AV installation, physical hardening, and patching.
• Support physical security controls including device hardening and USB lock implementation.
• Assist with user access control validation in the field.
• Perform day-to-day preventive maintenance tasks related to fieldwork.
• Support the collection and validation of ICS field asset logs.

Work Environment

• This is a hands-on role with considerable fieldwork requirements.
• Work is carried out in a 24/7 industrial Petrochemical manufacturing environment.

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 36 months

Pay: QAR1.00 per month