Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

About Air Products and BHIG

Air Products is a pioneering industrial gases company with a strong legacy of innovation, operational excellence, and commitment to safety and environmental responsibility. BHIG (Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases) is a regional joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Air Products Qudra focused on advancing clean energy through low-carbon hydrogen production across Saudi Arabia and the surrounding region.

Position Purpose

The Senior Cybersecurity Specialist acts as the primary defender for the company's essential information and infrastructure, ensuring protection against cyber threats by implementing industry leading cybersecurity measures.

Role Scope and Responsibilities

• Protect critical infrastructure by deploying and managing cybersecurity technologies.
• Comply with cybersecurity requirements set forth by Saudi industrial and national cybersecurity authorities and standards including SAIS, SAEP-99, and SAEP-100.
• Drive operational technology (OT) and cybersecurity defenses within the plant environment.
• Collaborate closely with safety personnel, process control engineers, operations, maintenance teams, and other relevant departments in the plant to integrate cybersecurity best practices.
• Oversee cybersecurity activities across governance, risk management, and operations engineering, encompassing asset management, access control, network administration, system hardening, patching, endpoint protection, backup and disaster recovery, threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, physical security, cybersecurity drills and exercises, and SIEM management.
• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions and network architectures that meet regulatory and operational needs.
• Lead on-site projects ensuring industrial control systems comply with pertinent regulations.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, patch management, system hardening, incident response, and proactive maintenance tasks to ensure robust security posture.
• Possess strong problem-solving abilities to quickly diagnose and resolve system errors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of six years’ experience specializing in OT/ICS cybersecurity.
• Professional certifications highly valued include CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CISCO CCNA, and EC-Council Certified Incident Handler.
• Preference will be given to Saudi nationals.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Additional Information

Air Products continues to foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice is valued, driving transformative solutions that support industries ranging from space exploration to healthcare and large-scale energy production.