Cybersecurity Specialist – Defense Controls

SABIC

Cybersecurity Defense Controls Specialist managing operational governance and oversight of cybersecurity controls at SABIC. Focused on identity management and defensive cybersecurity initiatives.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity Governance, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Infrastructure Security, with a strong focus on compliance, operational processes, and incident response. Proficient in managing cybersecurity controls and platforms, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulations.

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IAM Controls ManagementCloud Cybersecurity Controls ManagementInfrastructure SecurityVulnerability ManagementCybersecurity Tools and Platforms

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity GovernanceIdentity Lifecycle ServicesAccess GovernancePrivileged Access Management (PAM)Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Just-In-Time (JIT) AccessAudit-Support ServicesData Protection TechnologiesVulnerability ManagementIT/OT Cyber Security Solutions

Soft Skills

Strong Planning SkillsStrong Quantitative SkillsStrong Analytical SkillsStrong Communication SkillsAbility to Work Effectively in Virtual Teams

Tools & Technologies

EntraMicrosoft DefenderCloud Cybersecurity PlatformsIT Security TechnologiesInfrastructure Technologies

Industry Keywords

Identity and Access Management (IAM)Cybersecurity ControlsOperational ProcessesCompliance StandardsIT/OT Industry Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides operational governance and control performance oversight for defensive and protective cybersecurity controls.
Manages cybersecurity controls, platforms, tooling, and oversight of managed services.
Governs and oversees IAM platforms such as Entra and Microsoft Defender.
Oversees all identity lifecycle services and capabilities delivered internally or via managed service providers.
Act as the focal point for escalating IAM operational issues.
Responsible for compliance to identity and access management related internal policies and standards, and external regulations.
Oversees access governance, PAM, JIT, MFA, SoD, access reviews, and audit-support services.
Supports incident response and legal action requests, such as providing access logs.
Defines and maintains cybersecurity operational processes for asset inventories for IT and OT environments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
8-10 years of Infrastructure Security including vulnerability management
5 years of cloud cybersecurity controls management
5 years of IAM controls management
Strong knowledge of modern vulnerability, cloud, and infrastructure cybersecurity tools and platforms
Understanding of modern data protection technologies
IT/OT Cyber Security technical expert on existing IT/OT Cyber Security solutions and perform assessment on systems, processes and standards to define and/or endorse changes.
Knowledge of IT Security and infrastructure technologies
Process driven
Knowledgeable about policies, procedures, systems and best practices in the IT / OT Industry
Strong planning skills
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively in virtual teams
Strong communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and well-being benefits
Comprehensive learning programs