CYBERSECURITY OT ENGINEER

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 330,517 - 477,414; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity OT Engineer to manage the commissioning of Substation Automation systems and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This role involves overseeing project meetings, creating work plans, conducting risk assessments, and interfacing with customers. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Arabic and English. This position offers opportunities to develop within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience as a Commissioning Engineer in Cyber Security.
• Thorough knowledge of Networking and Cybersecurity implementation.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation and commissioning of Substation Automation systems.
• Coordinate site activities for customer acceptance certification.
• Act as the lead for commissioning activities on projects.

Skills

Networking knowledge

Cybersecurity expertise

Analytical skills

Customer orientation

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

Fortinet

CISCO Networking

IEC62443

Job description

.CYBERSECURITY OT ENGINEER page is loaded## CYBERSECURITY OT ENGINEERlocations: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emiratestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0107249**Location:**Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates**Job ID:**R0107249**Date Posted:**2025-10-30**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY L.L.C**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity**Senior Cybersecurity Specialist with knowledge of Substation Automation Systems Testing & Commissioning for various projects. Act as the responsible commissioning engineer overseeing the installation and commissioning of Substation Automation systems for assignments classified as medium commissioning complexity. Manage completion of all commissioning activities efficiently and cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.**How you’ll make an impact*** Represents the Commissioning function at project meetings and design review meetings. • Contributes to creation of the project commissioning philosophy. Manages implementation of the project commissioning philosophy.* Manages Implementation of commissioning design changes and the production of as built project documentation. Supports continuous improvement of project process and product and system design via provision of lessons learned feedback.* Supports Project Managers in issuing claims (new scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications etc.).* Creates work plans for work in own area of responsibility and proactively manages this work to deliver the agreed program on time, on quality and at targeted cost.* Conducts risk and opportunity assessments in real time during the commissioning phase to ensure safe implementation of the commissioning philosophy and identification of potential variation requests to support contract claims. Reports early any contract/quality/program/cost issues to management, along with recommendations for resolution.* Acts as the Hitachi Energy lead for commissioning activities on a project. Ensures that Hitachi Energy is presented as a professional organization in all interactions with the customer. Interfaces with customers and external providers for approval of plant acceptance criteria, open issues closure and performance tests. Coordinates site activities focused on finalizing customer acceptance certification.* Manages external organizations providing Commissioning with equipment, systems or services (e.g. issues permit to work, provides guidance on health and safety requirements and work practices, accepts as complete work done).* Actively develops and coaches' colleagues. Cultivates a network of Engineering colleagues both within and outside own business unit. Takes a lead role in developing function within own business unit gathering and sharing best practice.* Creates standard processes and tools. Uses agreed processes and procedures to ensure that all commissioning activities comply with the required safety regulations and satisfy contractual requirements and Tasks manage small Commissioning teams.* Prepare project documentation for SAT and Obtain approvals from utilities for Commissioning activities of SAS Systems.* Knowledge & experience of third-party product and systems .H & S: follow safety rules on construction sites according to regulations.* Proactive coordination and reporting to pr.* Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.* Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.**Your background*** Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical & Electronics Engineering/ with in depth knowledge of Networking and Cybersecurity with all certifications. and training like Nozomi, Fortinet, IEC62443- all 4 modules. Fortinet, CISCO Networking is advantageous.* 5 to 10 years’ experience as a Commissioning Engineer of CYBER SECURITY.* Taken large and medium complex projects in operation 4 to 5 years’ experience and Utility approval in UAE is preferable Multi priority and multi-tasking. Analytical and strategic approach. High Customer Orientation. Good communication and presentation skills.* Thorough knowledge of Networking, & Cybersecurity implementation, includes Malware protection, whitelisting, Configuration and implementation of Firewall.* Implementation of Substation automation systems and different communication Protocols. In-depth Product knowledge of Hitachi Energy and Competitor’s.* Working knowledge & understanding of GRS system on various protocol i.e., IEC101, IEC104. 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