ICS Cybersecurity Specialist
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About the Role
Qatar Chemical Company is seeking an ICS Cybersecurity Specialist to manage industrial control systems security, including protection, detection, response, and recovery.
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Responsibilities
- Establish a Cybersecurity management system and framework for the company
- Develop and implement necessary Cybersecurity standard/policy/procedure/risk assessment framework
- Plan and facilitate internal/external audits to identify ICS Cybersecurity gaps and vulnerabilities
- Manage patch deployment for Windows devices in network levels 0 through 3.5 as well as standalone devices
- Identify obsolete Operating Systems and plan for necessary upgrades
- Consolidate standalone devices (e.g., laptops used for PLC configuration)
- Participate in the design of cyber solutions for the OT environment (e.g. SIEM, IPS, ATP)
- Monitor patch deployment, anti virus, SIEM, IPS, ATP and related systems and respond/investigate alerts
- Perform detailed, post event analysis of cyber events and direct Incident response procedures
- Perform detailed technical analysis of industrial control systems and cyber security controls
- Participate in vulnerability assessments and administrative audits on client computer systems and network devices
- Identify cyber security gaps and recommend mitigation strategies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Process Control Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Cyber and Networking Security, Computer Engineering or Science majoring in Information Technology
- 5+ years’ experience in control systems engineering, DCS/PLC/SIS support, instrumentation maintenance, or related operational role in Oil & Gas or chemical manufacturing environment
- 3+ years’ experience in ICS/OT Cyber Security
- Highly experienced with Windows OS, Active Directory, GPO, security
- Working knowledge of ICS cyber security standards including ISA/IEC 62443
- Experience with cyber security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Experience with network routing, switching, and TCP/IP
- One or more preferred certifications: ISA/IEC 62443, CISSP, GICSP, CCNA, MCSE
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Job Purpose / Objective
- Hands on responsibility for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cyber Security inclusive of protection, detection, response, and recovery for Windows based operating systems and network levels 0 through 3.5 as per ISA/IEC 62443.
- Ensure compliance with company standards for both networked and standalone ICS/OT devices.
- Develop, enhance, and maintain the company’s ICS Cyber Security capabilities through adoption of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards and supporting tools.
Key Accountabilities Routine Duties
- Establish a Cybersecurity management system and framework for the company.
- Develop and implement necessary Cybersecurity standard/policy/procedure/risk assessment framework.
- Plan and facilitate internal/external audits to identify ICS Cybersecurity gaps and vulnerabilities.
- Manage patch deployment for Windows devices in network levels 0 through 3.5 as well as standalone devices.
- Identify obsolete Operating Systems (OS) and plan for necessary upgrades through vendor consultation.
- Consolidate standalone devices (e.g., laptops used for PLC configuration).
- Prepare for the company’s internal ICS audit by completing configuration review sheets for all workstations, servers, switches, firewalls, and routers in the OT environment.
- Participate in the design of cyber solutions for the OT environment (e.g. SIEM, IPS, ATP).
- Monitor patch deployment, anti virus, SIEM, IPS, ATP and related systems and respond/investigate alerts.
- Perform detailed, post event analysis of cyber events, and direct needed Incident response procedures.
- Perform detailed technical analysis of industrial control systems (ICS) and cyber security controls.
- Participate in vulnerability assessments and administrative audits on client computer systems and network devices.
Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures
- Maintain a working knowledge of applicable cyber security standards including those relating to process networks.
- Provide input to the planning, design, development and implementation of technical controls, procedures and policy associated with compliance to regulatory requirements, cyber security guidance, and standards.
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices.
- Implement all relevant Section’s policies, processes, procedures and instructions.
Quality, Health, Security, Safety and Environment
- Ensure compliance with Life Critical Procedures, Tenets of Operations, Consent to Operate, plant policies and procedures, Daily Operating Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), MOC Process, and Quality Management System.
- Participate in the safety activities of the shift to ensure regulatory, health, safety, security, environmental, and quality compliance.
- Carry out plant walk downs and audits to ensure work is being performed safely and that the plant safety systems are enabled.
- Coordinate efforts to correct discrepancies.
- Actively participate in shift toolbox meetings, JSAs, MSCM’s, etc.
- Execute Stop Work Authority and take immediate corrective actions to stop unsafe behaviors.
Reporting
- Communicate ideas, present, and explain technical knowledge to stakeholders.
- Provide training to organizational employees regarding protective ICS cyber security measures and the understanding of social engineering risks and tactics.
- Prepare timely and accurate recaps and reports in order to meet departmental requirements, policies and standards.
- Communicate to Supervisor to inform on issues that require additional follow up.
- Report incidents and near misses and participate in investigations as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Process Control Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Cyber and Networking Security, Computer Engineering or Science majoring in In
- Master’s Degree preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience in control systems engineering, DCS/PLC/SIS support, instrumentation maintenance, or related operational role in Oil & Gas or chemical manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years’ experience in ICS/OP Cyber Security.
- Highly experienced with Windows OS, Active Directory (AD), GPO, security, and related items.
- One or more preferred certifications: ISA/IEC 62443, CISSP, GICSP, CCNA/Network+, MCSE.
- Working knowledge of ICS cyber security related standards including ISA/IEC 62443.
- Working knowledge of system security design, defense in depth/breadth, information domains, authentication/authorization, system integration, risk management, intrusion detection, contingency planning, incident handling, configuration control, change management, auditing, and security testing.
- Ability to research and engineer new security solutions and write opinion papers, proposals and presentations.
- Understands threat landscape of network connected ICS technology.
- Understands fundamentals of technical security risk assessment.
- Experience with cyber security vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and the tools/techniques involved.
Additional Notes
- This is a hands on position with considerable field work in an industrial, 7x24 chemical manufacturing environment.
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