Cyber Security Specialist

Antal is partnering with a leading multinational railway engineering and consulting organization that is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist to support a major metro/rail project in Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on cybersecurity governance for critical rail systems, ensuring design compliance, cyber risk management, system integration security, and operational readiness across a complex multi-system environment.

Job Title: Cyber Security Specialist

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Pay : OPEN

This is not a typical role; it is a key position on a major metro project where you will take ownership of cybersecurity across rail and metro systems, driving risk assessments, secure system integration, testing & commissioning security validation, and ensuring full operational resilience and protection within a highly complex rail infrastructure environment.

For Saudi Arabia, we are looking for a passionate Cyber Security Specialist (m/f/d).

Your responsibilities:

• Review and assess cybersecurity designs, technical submittals, and architecture proposals to ensure compliance with project cybersecurity requirements (ISO/IEC 27002, IEC 62443, KSA NCA)
• Conduct cyber risk assessments covering attacks, threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts across all metro digital systems
• Develop, review, and validate cybersecurity frameworks including the Methodological Framework, Initial Risk Analysis, and Security Policy as required by the Employer
• Ensure network, data, and communication systems are protected against unauthorized access, eavesdropping, spoofing, malware, hacking, and Denial-of-Service attacks
• Support the design and implementation of access control mechanisms (authentication, authorization, cryptographic key validation) in accordance with IEEE 802.1X and other relevant standards
• Coordinate cybersecurity requirements and audits with PMCM teams, D&B Contractor, system integrators, and other stakeholders to ensure system-wide protection and compliance
• Review and approve cybersecurity elements for network security plans, operational guidelines, and system-level protections ensuring end-to-end integrity and confidentiality
• Prepare documentation, reports, and recommendations related to cybersecurity compliance, non-conformities, audits, and risk mitigation actions for Employer review

Your profile :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, with 15+ years of relevant professional experience
• Proven experience in cybersecurity for metro, rail, critical infrastructure, or large-scale industrial systems, including threat mitigation, cyber risk assessment, and security architecture design
• Strong understanding of international cybersecurity frameworks, especially ISO/IEC 27002, IEC 62443, and KSA NCA national cybersecurity requirements
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, review, and validate cybersecurity documentation, risk studies, network security plans, and system and subsystem security controls
• Experience implementing access control systems, data protection measures, encryption, authentication, and intrusion detection/prevention mechanisms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating cyber threats, and recommending effective mitigation measures
• Excellent coordination and communication skills, enabling collaboration with design teams, contractors, system integrators, and Employer representatives across a multi-contract environment
• High level of professional integrity, attention to detail, and adaptability to manage cybersecurity challenges in a complex, fast-moving mega-project