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)