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OT Cybersecurity Specialist

Basrah, IQ💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-06 → 2026-10-07

Core

Lead OT cybersecurity assessments, hardening, monitoring, and protection of DCS, SIS, PLC, SCADA, network, and other OT assets to ensure effective segmentation and secure access.

Role type

Senior IC OT Cybersecurity Specialist

Builds

Secure OT environments for oil & gas/industrial operations

Domain

Industrial Automation / Oil & Gas / OT Cybersecurity

Required skills

OT cybersecurity architecture, IEC 62443, OT zoning and segmentation, DCS/SIS/PLC/SCADA expertise, secure remote access management, system hardening, vulnerability assessment, incident response, configuration management, change control impact assessment

Preferred skills

GICSP, CISSP, ISA/IEC cybersecurity certifications, OEM/platform cybersecurity training

Technologies

Firewalls, secure conduits, industrial networks, antivirus/endpoint protection, backup and recovery systems

Responsibilities

Lead OT cybersecurity assessments and hardening; Maintain OT network zoning and segmentation; Manage secure remote access and authentication; Perform system hardening and verify compliance baselines; Support vulnerability assessment and patch management; Monitor and investigate security alerts and incidents; Coordinate remediation with IT/OT, Operations, Engineering, and vendors; Conduct cybersecurity audits and compliance reviews; Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel. (via careerplan.io/jobs/B5-008-79-376-ot-cybersecurity-specialist)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC