IT Cybersecurity Manager

Professional summary

Experienced cyber security manager with over 10 years of expertise in the oil and gas industry, including hands-on oil field operations and deployment of Chinese technology solutions. Proven track record of securing complex industrial environments, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at risk assessment, incident response, and implementation of robust security protocols in challenging operational settings.

Key skills

• Cyber security strategy & management
• Oil & gas industry operations
• Oil field security solutions
• Chinese technology integration & compliance
• Industrial control systems (ICS) security
• SCADA systems protection
• Risk assessment & mitigation
• Incident response & forensics
• Regulatory compliance (NIST, ISO, IEC)
• Team leadership & training
• Vendor management and liaison
• Network & endpoint security
• Cloud security (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber security operations for oil and gas facilities, including remote oil fields and refineries.
• Develop and implement security policies tailored to industrial environments and field operations.
• Oversee the integration and secure deployment of Chinese technology solutions (e.g., Huawei, Hikvision) within operational networks.
• Conduct risk assessments for both IT and OT environments, identifying vulnerabilities specific to oil field equipment and Chinese tech interfaces.
• Coordinate incident response plans and forensic investigations for security breaches in field sites.
• Manage compliance with international standards (NIST, ISO, IEC) and local regulatory requirements.
• Train and mentor cross-functional teams on cyber security awareness and best practices.
• Collaborate with vendors and technology partners, including Chinese tech providers, to ensure secure implementation and ongoing maintenance.
• Awareness “WeChat” – Chinese WhatsApp
• Cyber-attack methodology – keylogging, backdoor, Trojan attacks etc., including mitigation planning
• Data loss prevention (DLP)
• Application attack and defense
• General risk planning and mitigation
• Cyber review planning and mitigation
• Business continuity protection and modeling
• Liaise with consultant cyber security team

Education

Degree in Cyber Security / Information Technology / Computer Science

Certifications: CISSP, CISM, GICSP, CEH, or relevant oil & gas and Chinese technology certifications

Professional development

• Advanced training in oil & gas cyber security
• Workshops on Chinese technology integration & security
• Continuous education in industrial control systems protection

Languages

English (fluent)
Arabic (ideal)