IT Network & Cyber Security Engineer Qatar Steel Company FZE

Position Summary The IT Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining the company’s enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations. This role requires an expert-level understanding of complex network systems, cybersecurity principles, routing, switching, and network performance optimization. The ideal candidate will act as a technical leader, ensuring continuous availability, resilience, and scalability of all network components. This position plays a key role in maintaining uninterrupted business continuity for critical operational systems supporting manufacturing, ERP, plant automation (OT/ICS), communications, and corporate services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Infrastructure Management

Design, implement, and maintain LAN, WAN, VLAN, VPN, and wireless networks

Configure and manage routers, switches, and firewalls

Ensure high availability through redundancy and failover mechanisms

Manage structured cabling and industrial network connectivity

Cyber Security (IT & OT Environment)

Implement and monitor cybersecurity controls across IT and plant networks

Manage:

Firewalls (Fortinet / Palo Alto / Cisco)

IDS/IPS systems

Endpoint protection & EDR solutions

Ensure network segmentation between IT and OT (ICS/SCADA systems)

Conduct vulnerability assessments and patch management

Monitor logs and security alerts using SIEM tools

Manufacturing / OT (Operational Technology) Support

Support industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, PLC networks

Ensure secure connectivity for:

Production systems

Automation equipment

Plant monitoring tools

Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime and cyber risks

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Monitor network performance using tools (PRTG, SolarWinds, etc.)

Perform root cause analysis for network/security incidents

Provide L2/L3 support for network and security issues

Maintain uptime for critical systems (ERP, MES, production systems)Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with:

ISO 27001

Industrial cybersecurity standards (e.g., IEC 62443 – preferred)

Maintain documentation:

Network diagrams

SOPs

Security policies

Support internal and external IT audits

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

Implement and test backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies

Ensure business continuity for manufacturing operations

Vendor & Project Coordination

Coordinate with vendors for:

Network upgrades

Security implementations

Support IT projects including digital transformation initiatives