EOI - Cybersecurity Expert

Dubai Branch; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Surabana Jurong Group in Dubai invites an experienced Cybersecurity Expert for a UAE-based, full-time role to lead development, implementation, and monitoring of cybersecurity for metros\' OT/SCADA, traction power, signalling, and related subsystems.

The role requires GCC experience with preference for RTA project exposure, and will coordinate with internal teams to ensure robust cybersecurity across critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• MSc/BSc in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years experience in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure or transportation systems.
• Experience in GCC and familiarity with RTA policies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop cybersecurity plans risk registers and threat mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62443, NIST, ISO 27001 and RTA guidelines.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
• Coordinate cybersecurity interfaces with SCADA, OCS and communication systems.
• Provide incident response planning and training to technical teams.

Skills

ICS/SCADA knowledge

Network architecture

Security integration

Education

MSc/BSc in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

SJ Overview:

Surabana Jurong Group (SJ Group) is a global multidisciplinary urban infrastructure and managed services consultancy headquartered in Singapore. With over 16000 employees across 120 offices worldwide SJ Group is committed to shaping cities into sustainable and smart environments. Our presence in the Middle East is anchored by our contribution to large-scale infrastructure and transport projects across the GCC.

We are currently inviting Expressions of Interest for the following roles as part of a confidential metro rolling stock consultancy bid project in Dubai. All positions are full-time UAE-based and require strong GCC experience with preference given to candidates with RTA project exposure.

About the Role:

The Cybersecurity Expert will lead the development implementation and monitoring of cybersecurity frameworks for the metros digital and operational technology systems. This role is essential for ensuring protection of SCADA communication traction power signalling and other interconnected subsystems from cyber risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop cybersecurity plans risk registers and threat mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with international standards (IEC 62443 NIST ISO 27001) and RTA guidelines
• Conduct vulnerability assessments penetration testing and security audits
• Coordinate cybersecurity interface with SCADA OCS and communication systems
• Provide incident response planning and training to technical teams

Requirements:

• MSc/BSc in Cybersecurity Information Security Engineering or related field
• Minimum 15 years experience in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure or transportation systems
• Strong knowledge of IC S/SCADA environments network architecture and secure integration
• Experience in the GCC required; RTA cybersecurity policy familiarity preferred
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM IEC 62443 CEH) are a strong advantage

Why Join Us

At Surbana Jurong we bring together talent teamwork innovation and a dynamic workspace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.

All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function and currently this role doesnt require agency input.

At Surbana Jurong we put talent hard work teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!