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OT Cybersecurity Program Director

Security Transformation Associate Director | Senior Level | Full time
Job No. 14283488 | Riyadh
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What you will do: - Lead end-to-end OT/ICS cybersecurity engagements — from risk assessments and architecture reviews to programme delivery and managed services. - Serve as trusted advisor to C-suite and operational leadership (CISOs, COOs, plant managers) at major Saudi and regional clients. - Drive business development: originate, shape, and close deals across energy, utilities, chemicals, and critical infrastructure sectors in KSA. - Define and execute Accenture's OT security go-to-market strategy for the Kingdom, in alignment with Vision 2030 priorities. - Build, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary OT security team — including Saudi nationals in line with Saudization objectives. - Oversee OT/IT convergence security programs, including ICS network segmentation, secure remote access, and asset visibility initiatives. - Contribute to Accenture's global OT security practice — sharing KSA insights and shaping global assets, methodologies, and offerings. What you bring: - 13+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 7 years focused on OT/ICS/SCADA environments (energy, utilities, oil & gas, or manufacturing). - Demonstrated experience working within a management consulting firm or professional services organisation, leading client-facing advisory and delivery engagements. - Deep knowledge of OT security frameworks: IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISA/IEC standards, NCA ECC/OT-CCC regulations (KSA context strongly preferred). - Proven experience leading large-scale OT security programs — risk assessments, architecture, SOC integration, incident response. - Track record of client-facing leadership and stakeholder management at senior levels within complex organizations. - Familiarity with industrial control systems vendors: Honeywell, Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, ABB, Emerson. - Relevant certifications: GICSP, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent OT/ICS security credentials. - Arabic language proficiency strongly preferred; strong English communication skills essential.

- 13+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 7 years focused on OT/ICS/SCADA environments (energy, utilities, oil & gas, or manufacturing).
- Demonstrated experience working within a management consulting firm or professional services organisation, leading client-facing advisory and delivery engagements.
- Deep knowledge of OT security frameworks: IEC 62443, NIST CSF, ISA/IEC standards, NCA ECC/OT-CCC regulations (KSA context strongly preferred).
- Proven experience leading large-scale OT security programs — risk assessments, architecture, SOC integration, incident response.
- Track record of client-facing leadership and stakeholder management at senior levels within complex organizations.
- Familiarity with industrial control systems vendors: Honeywell, Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, ABB, Emerson.
- Relevant certifications: GICSP, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent OT/ICS security credentials.
- Arabic language proficiency strongly preferred; strong English communication skills essential.

Riyadh

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