Field Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Summary

The Field Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining cybersecurity controls at site to protect IT and OT systems from cyber threats. The role provides hands-on security support during deployment, integration, and operations while ensuring compliance with approved security standards and policies.

Salary: SAR 13000 - 13200

Experience: 10 - 15 years

Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Roles & Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls for site-based IT/OT systems
• Support installation, configuration, and hardening of networks, servers, and endpoints
• Monitor security events, logs, and alerts, support incident response activities
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation actions
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, policies, and project requirements
• Coordinate with IT, engineering, and site teams on secure system integration
• Support security testing, audits, and system commissioning
• Maintain security documentation, reports, and site records

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related discipline (Diploma not acceptable)
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security
• Hands-on experience with security tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)
• Ability to mobilize immediately
• Experience working in site/field or project-based environments