Saad Addin Almourad
OT Cybersecurity Tendering & Solution Architect
Dhahran
Summary
Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS) Cybersecurity Tendering and Solution Architect with over "10" years of successful experience in IACS Cybersecurity Solutions Design and Proposals. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Water and Energy Industries.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
IACS Cybersecurity Tendering & Solution Architect
Schneider Electric Systems Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd.
10.2019 - Current
- Worked with Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, Water and Energy Industries customers to understand their ICS Cybersecurity requirements in order to provide most cost effective OT Cybersecurity Architectures and Solutions, in accordance with International and Local Frameworks and Standards, such as ISA/IEC 62443 Standards and NCA OTCC Framework.
- Prepared ICS Cybersecurity Technical and Commercial Offers complying with customer RFPs.
- Worked on challenging Green Felid & Brown Field Cybersecurity Technical and Commercial proposals development and generation such as Triconex SIS Cybersecurity Enhancement, SCADA Cybersecurity Enhancement, Securing Plants' Digital Transformation Infrastructure, ICS Network Segmentation and Zoning and NCA OTCC Controls GAP Assessment and Implementation.
- Worked on challenging Cybersecurity Technical and Commercial proposals development and generation using advanced Cybersecurity Technologies such as Network Intrusion Anomaly Detection, Asset Management, Vulnerability Management, MFA, FIM, CCM and SIEM.
- Worked with Industrial customers to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive Cybersecurity solution.
- Delivered ICS Cybersecurity Workshops to Customers and Partners.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by collaborating closely with stakeholders to define ICS Cybersecurity business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Improved solution efficiency by designing scalable ICS Cybersecurity architectures for Industrial clients.
- Boosted local team expertise through continuous training initiatives, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing among colleagues.
- Provided technical leadership and mentoring for junior team members, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted skill development and career growth.
Senior Control Systems And OT Cybersecurity Engineer
YANSAB, SABIC Affiliate
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Technical leader of Plant Digital Transformation Foundational project.
- Enhanced Plant OT Intrusion Prevention System configurations, developed actions as per Cisco recommendations and implemented them accordingly.
- Assessed design of Plant Control Network in accordance to Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions requirements and actions have been developed accordingly.
- Enhanced network design of Control Loop Performance Monitoring System (CLPM) to meet Manufacturing Cybersecurity as well as IEC 62443 framework requirements.
- Monitored Plant Control Network and Systems for any abnormalities, malware or intrusion threats.
- Effective member of SABIC Manufacturing Cybersecurity Expert Group, demonstrated throughout fabulous global support for SABIC manufacturing sites located in Asia and America.
- Shared plant manufacturing Cybersecurity best practices with other SABIC affiliates in SABIC Global Technical Exchange meetings and conferences.
Control Systems And OT Cybersecurity Engineer
YANSAB, SABIC Affiliate
03.2012 - 09.2018
- Technical leader of Plant OT Cybersecurity Monitoring integration with Corporate IT.
- Played significant role as Technical leader in success of Plant Control Network Cyber Security Enhancement projects, which included securing various manufacturing control systems and networks, as per manufacturing standards and IEC 62443 framework requirements.
- Saved time and cost by implementing DMZ project at Complex in-house with support of Manufacturing Consultants.
- Enhanced security of Polymers Advanced Process Control (APC) network interface with DCS.
- Worked in DCS Alarms optimization process for Polymer plants.
- Participated effectively in all Control Systems Turn Around activities for Polymer plants including execution of DCS & ESD upgrade projects and functional tests activities.
- Worked with Polymer Plants Operations and Maintenance teams to resolve various Control Systems related problems, improve operations and provide exceptional technical support.
- Enhanced Instruments Bypass Monitoring System in DCS as per International standards.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology (KAUST)
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia 06.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
King Fahd University of Petroleum And Minerals
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 06.2005 - 07.2010
Skills
Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
undefinedCertification
ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist (CFS)
Interests
Industrial Control Systems
Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity
Information Technology
Additional Information
Age: 37
Place of Birth: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Marital Status: Maried
Trainings
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Cisco Cyber Vision
• TDi ConsoleWorks OT Secure Remote Access (SRA) Pre-Sales Training.
• SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor
• Cisco Firepower (Intrusion Prevention System)
• Commvault Backup & Restore Solution
• Yokogawa DCS Centum VP Fundamental
• Yokogawa DCS Centum VP Engineering
• Yokogawa Plant Resource Manager (PRM)
• Schneider Electric Triconex System 1131 Configuration and Implementation
• Coperion K-Tron System
• GE 3500 Operations & Maintenance and System1 Fundamentals
• SLC-500 Maintenance & Troubleshooting using RSLogix 500 Software
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Basic
• RIS Basic
• Developing Your Personality at Work
Timeline
ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist
01-2024
Certified Ethical Hacker v10
04-2023
NSE 3 Network Security Associate
01-2023
NSE 1 Network Security Associate
12-2022
NSE 2 Network Security Associate
12-2022
Acronis Sales Associate Advanced Disaster Recovery
10-2022
Acronis Sales Associate Advanced Backup
10-2022
Cybersecurity for Triconex Systems: Key Activities and Best Practices
02-2022
Nozomi Certified Sales Engineer
01-2022
Nozomi Networks Certified Engineer
01-2022
ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist (CFS)
06-2020
IACS Cybersecurity Tendering & Solution Architect
Schneider Electric Systems Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd.
10.2019 - Current
Cisco Certified Design Associate
02-2019
Senior Control Systems And OT Cybersecurity Engineer
YANSAB, SABIC Affiliate
10.2018 - 09.2019
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security
06-2017
Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching
06-2016
Control Systems And OT Cybersecurity Engineer
YANSAB, SABIC Affiliate
03.2012 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology (KAUST)
06.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
King Fahd University of Petroleum And Minerals
06.2005 - 07.2010
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