Automation Engineer (Based in Saudi Arabia)

Overview

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to join the Technical Services Division.

The Technical Services Division is responsible for delivering and managing high-caliber, specialized engineering services that reinforce the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Saudi Aramco's electrical transmission and distribution networks. The division also plays a critical role in ensuring the resilience and digital transformation of power infrastructure across diverse and demanding environments

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Your primary role is to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and cyber resilience of Saudi Aramco's smart grid and industrial control system

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Key Responsibilit

iesAs the successful candidate, you will be required to perform the followi

ng:
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Power Substation Automation (PSA) and OT cybersecurity, including control systems, network design, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/I

PS).Conduct design reviews and technical evaluations to ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco standards and international best practices (e.g., IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, GOO

SE).Lead or support technical investigations into automation and cybersecurity incidents, including fault reconstruction, event analysis, and root cause analy

sis.Develop, review, and maintain internal standards, guidelines, and procedures for smart grid systems, PSA, and OT cybersecurity contr

ols.Support commissioning, site testing, troubleshooting, and post-event analysis of automation and cybersecurity systems to ensure system integrity and cyber resilie

nce.Provide technical consultation to operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to enhance system reliability, selectivity, and security post

ure.Drive digitalization initiatives, including power system modeling, analytics, and secure OT/IT integration, to support grid modernization and transformat

ion.Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and contractors to ensure secure deployment of automation and cybersecurity soluti

ons.Represent Saudi Aramco in industry forums, technical committees, and professional working groups related to smart grid, automation, and industrial cybersecur

ity.Prepare technical reports, presentations, and knowledge transfer materials, and provide mentoring and guidance to junior engineers and multidisciplinary te

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Minimum Require

• mentsAs the successful candidate, you will ho
• ld a:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related discipline from an accredited university. An advanced degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) certifications is a
• plus.Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation automation, OT network design, and industrial cybersecurity, preferably in oil & gas, utilities, or industrial environm
• ents.Hands-on field experience in deploying and commissioning cybersecurity controls and automation systems in OT environm
• ents.In-depth knowledge and practical implementation experience with Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) in OT systems, including tuning, rule-set configuration, and incident response workf
• lows.Experience with smart grid technologies, SCADA systems, and automation platforms such as COPA-DATA Zenon or equiva
• lent.Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including: ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, ISO 27001, and Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (S
• AES).Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or CompTIA Security+ is a
• plus.Experience with leading OT/IT cybersecurity tools, such as Tenable.io/OT, FireEye, Cisco ISE, PAN Threat Prevention, Darktrace, or Claroty, in industrial environments is a