Lead Engineer – OT Cyber Security

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking an experienced Lead OT Cyber Security Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on advising clients and designing cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems. Responsibilities include implementing security solutions, conducting assessments, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates have a strong background in cybersecurity frameworks and excellent relationship management skills. This position offers the chance to work in a vibrant, diverse environment with a strong focus on client success.

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on cyber security solutions.
• Ability to support business development with proposals and presentations.
• Knowledge of NIST or ISA 27001 & ISA/IEC‑62443 frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Implement Industrial Cyber Security solutions.
• Conduct cyber security gap assessments.
• Facilitate client meetings and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems

Conducting cybersecurity assessments

Client relationship management

Technical assurance management

Job description

Overview

Wood is looking for an experienced Lead OT Cyber Security Engineer to advise on and design cyber security solutions for our customers. The engineer will be responsible for compliance with industry and company standards, risk assessments, design documentation and ongoing services. The Industrial Cybersecurity engineer will provide principal consulting on Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity to customers, project personnel and project teams, while helping to build Wood’s Digital Integration service portfolio and business volume.

Key Objectives

• Advise clients and promote, develop and implement cyber security solutions for industrial control systems in the energy and materials industries.
• Conduct cybersecurity gap assessments as per NIST or ISA 27001 & ISA/IEC‑62443 framework.
• Consult clients on their OT Cybersecurity Resilience roadmap development and implementation.
• Support the growth, development and delivery performance across projects in Industrial Cybersecurity and digital solutions.
• Support development and delivery of business plans in support of Digital Integration business growth, in line with Wood’s strategy.
• Consult on solutions to strategic, contractual, technical, commercial, operational and personnel related challenges which impact on customer service and performance.
• Keep yourself apprised to technical practice, standards and threat trends impacting ICs Cybersecurity.
• Promote ICs Cybersecurity practice and principles within the organization.
• Support Business Development with presentations, estimates, proposal responses.
• Build practice knowledge base and resources within the organization.
• Represent Wood in the professional community by attending industry forums, publishing white papers and participating in professional organization committees as a subject matter expert maintaining contact with key customers and potential customers.
• Accountable for maintaining relationships with strategic/key clients (together with Growth & Development) and execution partners and supporting the development of new relationships in line with Wood’s strategy.

Responsibilities

• Implement Industrial Cyber Security solutions including:
  • Facilitating client meetings
  • Engaging with client stakeholders including Operations and IT
  • Managing technical interfaces with 3rd parties e.g., control system vendors
  • Conduct cyber security assessments
  • Preparing execution plans including consideration of operational constraints and technical assurance
  • Specifying, selecting, configuring and testing material and equipment
  • Supporting project teams in solution delivery
  • Commissioning equipment at client facility
  • Managing technical and commercial change
  • Delivering to budget and schedule targets

Diversity Statement

Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.