Junior Cybersecurity Engineer (Saudi National) @Siemens Mobility KSA

Siemens Mobility (SMO) is the world’s leading provider of mobility solutions that enable the efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly transport of people and goods—helping to improve the quality of everyday life for millions worldwide.

Motivated by innovation, we develop intelligent solutions for the growing digitalization of the transport sector. Our offerings include rail vehicles, rail automation, road traffic management systems, rail electrification, and services.

In Saudi Arabia, Siemens Mobility is at the forefront of shaping the future of transportation by delivering cutting-edge rail and metro solutions in alignment with Vision 2030. Our advanced automation and signaling solutions are powering the Riyadh Metro, the longest driverless metro in the world, spanning a combined length of 176 kilometers, is set to revolutionize mobility in the capital by reducing road congestion and enhancing connectivity across the city.

Today, we are recruiting for a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Saudi Arabia. This is an excellent career opportunity for professionals looking to join a truly international team in one of the biggest projects of Siemens Mobility.

What are my responsibilities?

• Support implementation of project-specific cybersecurity requirements in line with Siemens and customer standards
• Coordinate cybersecurity-related activities across engineering, testing, commissioning, and IT/OT teams
• Act as a focal point for tracking cybersecurity actions, deliverables, and evidence required for audits and approvals
• Support preparation, maintenance, and control of cybersecurity documentation
• Ensure documentation quality, consistency, and version control across the project lifecycle
• Maintain cybersecurity risk and issue registers under the guidance of senior cybersecurity staff
• Track mitigation actions and follow up with responsible teams on closure
• Support escalation of cybersecurity risks, deviations, or non-compliances when identified
• Support engineering and system teams in applying cybersecurity requirements during design, configuration, testing, and handover
• Assist with coordination of cybersecurity reviews, workshops, and technical discussions
• Support cybersecurity inputs to FAT, SAT, site activities, and readiness reviews (as applicable)
• Monitor progress of cybersecurity activities against agreed plans and milestones
• Support preparation of regular cybersecurity status updates for project management and governance forums
• Ensure timely follow-up on actions raised during audits, reviews, and assessments
• Build familiarity with relevant standards and frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443, ISO 27001, rail/OT cybersecurity requirements)
• Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement of cybersecurity ways of working within the project team

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT/OT systems, engineering projects, or infrastructure environments
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (networks, access control, risk, vulnerabilities)
• Interest in industrial / OT cybersecurity and critical infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST – awareness level is sufficient)
• Ability to work with structured documentation, trackers, and compliance matrices
• Competent user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to security tools is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined follow-through
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a regulated project environment
• Good communication skills and ability to work with multicultural, cross-functional teams
• Willingness to learn and grow under the guidance of senior cybersecurity professionals

What else do I need to know?

As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant, that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference.

At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow ‘s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds

Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more ambitious and better prepared to respond successfully to the demands of the Society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the Diversity that we enjoy in our Company. Please find more information at www.siemens.com