# OT Cybersecurity & Industrial Security Specialist

**Company:** [Gramian Consulting Group](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/kANY7hHLXDH7fUqyifRLmf.md)
**Location:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Talent Solutions

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## Description

**About Gramian  
**Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

**About the Role**

We are looking for an experienced **OT Cybersecurity Specialist** to support and deliver cybersecurity assessments across **industrial and operational technology environments**. You will evaluate OT security maturity, controls, risks, and compliance against established industry frameworks while working closely with plant operations, engineering, and cybersecurity teams.

The role involves significant **onsite work at operational facilities**, including interviews, workshops, site inspections, and technical assessments. Candidates should be comfortable spending extended periods onsite in Riyadh.

-   **CAPACITY:** 1× FTE — 40 hours per week

-   **SENIORITY:** 5+ years — Consultant / Manager level
-   **LANGUAGE:** Fluent English
-   **LOCATION:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — onsite at client site
-   **DURATION:** Ongoing — no specified end date

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Conduct **OT cybersecurity assessments** across industrial and operational environments.
-   Evaluate OT security maturity, controls, vulnerabilities, risks, and compliance.
-   Perform gap analyses against applicable cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
-   Assess **SCADA, DCS, PLCs, industrial networks**, and related OT infrastructure.
-   Conduct onsite interviews, workshops, facility inspections, and technical assessments.
-   Work with plant operations, engineering, IT, and cybersecurity stakeholders to understand risks and existing controls.
-   Identify security gaps and develop practical recommendations for risk reduction and remediation.
-   Document assessment findings, risks, observations, and recommendations in clear professional reports.
-   Facilitate client workshops and present technical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
-   Support the development of OT cybersecurity roadmaps and improvement plans where required.

## Requirements

-   **5+ years of experience** in cybersecurity, OT security, industrial cybersecurity, or industrial control systems.

-   Hands-on knowledge of **SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and industrial networks**.
-   Experience conducting OT security assessments, gap analyses, and risk assessments.
-   Working knowledge of **IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-82, ISO 27001**, or equivalent frameworks.
-   Willingness and availability to work **onsite for extended periods** at operational facilities.
-   Experience engaging plant operations, engineering, IT, and cybersecurity stakeholders.
-   Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.
-   Strong workshop facilitation and client-facing communication skills.
-   Fluent English.