Assistant Resident Engineer (OT Cybersecurity) - Al Ain, UAE

Aventus; Al Ain; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventus in Al Ain, UAE, seeks an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer (OT Cybersecurity) to help deliver a dynamic cybersecurity enhancement program. You will support onboarding of substations and OT/SCADA into a centralized SOC, and supervise design validation, testing and commissioning throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 10+ years in OT/ICS security, strong knowledge of industrial protocols, security monitoring, incident response, and SOC integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in OT/ICS cybersecurity or critical infrastructure projects.
• Familiar with OT security frameworks, network security and SCADA environments.
• Experience with SOC integration and security monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support OT cybersecurity activities across project phases including planning, design, implementation, testing, and handover.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments for substations and OT/SCADA environments.
• Review OT cybersecurity designs and documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Support onboarding of substations and OT systems into the central SOC.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, project teams and stakeholders on cybersecurity activities.
• Monitor progress, conduct site inspections and ensure adherence to cybersecurity standards.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

SCADA environments

Industrial protocols

Security monitoring

Incident response

SOC integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Information Security/Computer Engineering

Job description

Assistant Resident Engineer (OT Cybersecurity) - Al Ain, UAE

Experience: 10+ Years

Location: Al Ain, UAE

Role Summary

The Assistant Resident Engineer (OT Cybersecurity) will support the delivery of an OT cybersecurity enhancement program focused on the onboarding of electrical substations and associated OT/SCADA systems into a centralized Security Operations Centre (SOC). The role will be involved in site surveys, technical reviews, design validation, implementation support, testing and commissioning, and supervision of cybersecurity activities throughout the project lifecycle while ensuring compliance with project security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support OT cybersecurity activities across project planning, design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operational handover phases.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments for electrical substations and associated OT/SCADA environments.
• Review OT cybersecurity designs, architectures, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support the onboarding and integration of substations and OT systems into the central SOC.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, project teams, and stakeholders on cybersecurity-related activities.
• Monitor implementation progress, conduct site inspections, and ensure adherence to cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Support risk assessments, audits, reporting, and remediation activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity, industrial control systems, SCADA environments, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of OT cybersecurity frameworks, network security, industrial protocols, and security monitoring technologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, utility, energy, or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with SOC integration, security monitoring, incident response, and OT security controls.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be based in the UAE.
• Experience working on electrical substations is highly preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Al Ain and support project activities across survey, design, implementation, and supervision phases.