Associate Cybersecurity Analyst- SMP Opportunity with Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia)

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, cybersecurity, or computer science with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-scale. Strong knowledge of OT/ICS protocols, networking, and security standards like ISA/IEC 62443 is required.

Job Summary

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

 

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Responsibilities

The associate cybersecurity analyst will monitor and troubleshoot OT endpoint and device integration with cybersecurity platforms. They will also review event logs to support incident response activities and ensure the security hardening of systems and networks.

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