Digital & Cyber – Cyber Security and Digital Trust – OT Cyber

Job description: Business Unit Description Why PwC Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 6,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond. BU Description PwC’s Digital & Cyber Consulting team in the GCC region is helping public and private sector clients improve customer and employee value through digital strategies and implementation. The team focuses on increasing customer engagement, providing employees with tools, and optimizing and digitizing operations. PwC emphasizes the need for purpose-led and values-driven leaders at all levels to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. The company uses the PwC Professional framework to set expectations and develop skills necessary for career success.  Job Summary A career in our Cyber Security & Digital Trust technology services will allow you to work under the supervision of cyber security leadership within the Digital & Cyber Consulting practice. Use strategic business consulting skills to work with clients through all stages of strategy-based transformation projects. Provide support on client assignments that help to develop a strategy and then refocus an organization on making that strategy a reality. We are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking consultants who have a passion for shaping cyber security positively in the GCC over the coming years. We have a strong pipeline of large, transformational opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and play significant and rewarding roles in an entrepreneurial and innovation driven environment. Roles & Responsibilities  As an Operational Technology Cyber Security expert, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:   You are expected to work closely with our clients and teams and the main security stakeholders providing OT Cyber strategic and hands-on technical expertise to secure the clients’ industrial control systems and operational technology environments.  This role involves helping our clients in executing OT cybersecurity programs, working cross-functional security initiatives, and directly overseeing the implementation, and maintenance of security controls and capabilities in critical infrastructure systems.    You will be expected to help them with initiatives such as OT asset discovery, asset management, security monitoring, vulnerability management, OT secure architecture, OT cyber awareness and training and OT Risk management The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor working cross functionally and collaboratively helping clients drive a culture of security while safeguarding vital OT operations resilience and safety. Support the PwC team and partners by leading pursuits and proposals.  Additional Roles & Responsibilities Skills and Competencies Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of industrial control systems and their components such as (SCADA, DCS, PLCs, HMIs, etc.) and their associated networking protocols. Proficient in deploying and managing OT security controls such as network firewalls/IDS for OT, endpoint protection on OT assets, secure remote access solutions, and continuous monitoring tools.  Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities in diagnosing complex security issues within OT environments. Capable of conducting detailed root-cause analysis of incidents and developing effective mitigations without disrupting operations.  Compliance & Assessment: Skilled in performing security risk assessments, gap analyses, and compliance checks against frameworks like NCA OTCC and IEC 62443. Able to translate regulatory requirements into practical implementation plans on the plant floor.  Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively internally and with operational departments, understanding their needs and constraints. Work cross functionally to drive a unified security approach and initiatives.  Experience in delivering solutions aligned to an OT/IT convergence strategy. ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist or higher certification from ISA/IEC 62443, GRID or GICSP from SANS.  Educational Qualifications & Certifications Minimum Degree: Must have a Bachelor degree in Computer, Information Systems or Engineering related field preferredMinimum years of experience: 5 years experience in a Senior Security OT Engineer role Ex OEM experience will be treated as a plus Profile description:Refer to Job Discription