Senior Cybersecurity Specialist (f/m/d)

Overview

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and approval of project‑wide cybersecurity governance frame-works, methodologies, and security architectures covering IT, OT, and rail control systems.
• Review and approve cybersecurity‑related technical submittals, designs, and system architec-tures submitted by the D&B Contractor, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 27001/27002, IEC 62443, and KSA NCA requirements.
• Conduct and oversee cyber risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability analyses across signaling, rolling stock interfaces, OCC/TCC systems, telecoms, AFC, PSDs, SCADA, and depot systems.
• Ensure implementation of effective security controls for authentication, authorization, encryp-tion, access management, network segmentation, and intrusion detection/prevention.
• Oversee cybersecurity integration across systems and interfaces, ensuring protection against hacking, malware, spoofing, denial‑of‑service, and unauthorized access.
• Support cybersecurity assurance during testing & commissioning, including security validation, penetration testing coordination, and readiness verification for operational launch.
• Coordinate cybersecurity matters with PMCM teams, the D&B Contractor, system suppliers, the O&M Entity, and Employer stakeholders to resolve risks and non‑conformities.
• Prepare executive‑level cybersecurity reports, risk registers, compliance assessments, and recommendations for Employer review and decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Systems Engineering, or related discipline, with 18+ years of professional experience
• Extensive experience delivering cybersecurity leadership for large‑scale rail, metro, or critical infrastructure projects, including OT and safety‑critical systems.
• Expert knowledge of cybersecurity standards and frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001/27002, IEC 62443, EN 50129 (security aspects), and KSA NCA controls.
• Proven capability to define cybersecurity architectures, policies, risk frameworks, and assurance processes for complex multi‑contract environments.
• Strong understanding of cyber risks associated with automated metro operations, signaling/ATC, OCC/TCC, telecom networks, and data platforms.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to assess complex cyber threats, evaluate vulnerabilities, and recommend proportionate risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills for engaging senior stakeholders, contractors, regulators, and Employer representatives.
• High level of professional integrity, discretion, and authority appropriate for a senior specialist role within a major infrastructure megaproject.

Benefits

• We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.
• We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.
• To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.