Associate Cybersecurity Analyst- SMP Opportunity with Saudi Aramco
Summary
Full-time graphic designer placed at Saudi Aramco in Dhahran through Saeed Raddad Group, creating corporate, academic, and branding visuals. Day to day centers on building presentations and designs in PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Illustrator, plus video editing, under tight deadlines.
Who We Are
Based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Saeed Raddad Group is an Investment Holding Group. Under its spectrum, there are diverse leading companies operating in various sectors: Energy, Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities Management, Human Resources, Medical and Pharmaceutical Industries, Travel and Tourism, Real Estate, and Information and Communication Technology.
SMP Opportunity with Saudi Aramco
Job Title: Associate Cybersecurity Analyst
Technical Requirements
• Knowledge and basic understanding of networking and operating systems
• Familiarity with security concepts (Authentication and authorization)
• Understanding of log monitoring and alerts tools
• Foundational knowledge of industrial automation, control, and measurement concepts and terminology.
• Knowledge of OT/ICS architecture: zones/conduits, segmentation, DMZs, Purdue model, major OEM vendor architectures (DCS and SCADA)
• Familiarity with OT/ICS protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC-DA/UA, IEC 61850), Enterprise protocols (SMB, Kerberos, LDAP, SSH), Ethernet and TCP/IP stack
• knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, including ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, NCA OTCC
• Experience with OT visibility & detection, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and patch management platforms
• Basic knowledge to integrate OT/ICS threat intelligence (TTPs, IOCs, etc.) into the operational environment
• Troubleshoot OT endpoint and device integration with cybersecurity platforms and tools
• Review endpoint and device event logs in support of incident response activities
• Basic knowledge of security hardening of systems, networks, and endpoints.
Work Schedule: Full time
Work Location: Dhahran
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Basic Salary + Overbase
- Adequate Health Insurance
- Annual Leave & Public Holidays
- Annual Flight Tickets for Expats
Application Window:
Start Date: 10/19/2026
End Date: 10/21/2026
Preferred Major Bachelor’s degree in
• Computer Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Computer Sciences
Preferred University
• King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
• Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
• Prince Mohammad University
GPA Scale
• 4 Scale GPA: Minimum threshold 3.0
• 5 Scale GPA: Minimum threshold 4.0
Skills Required
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of network protocols and system administration (Windows/Linux).
• SIEM/SOAR (Splunk)
• Windows desktop and server OS
• Active Directory (identity and access management, group policy, hardening)
• Shell Scripting (Powershell, Batch, Python)
• Network OS (JunOS, Cisco IOS)
• Firewalls (Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortigate)
• Packet analysis (Tshark, TCPdump, Wireshark)
• Knowledge to manage secure network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, and secure gateways.
• Basic Knowledge of incident response and threat intelligence handling.
• Basic skills in preparing and reviewing technical documentation, including security plans and compliance reports.
• Ability to clearly communicate cybersecurity requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Certification Required
• GIAC Security Essentials or equivalent - Preferred
• GIAC Industrial Control Systems Security - Preferred
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) - Preferred
• Juniper Security JNCIS-SEC - Preferred
• Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin – Preferred
Work Experience: Ideally 0-3 years due to the position GC