Lead Engineer, OT Cybersecurity, Group 42 (G42)

Analytics Insight; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Lead Engineer in OT Cybersecurity. In this role, you will lead consulting programs, oversee technical operations, and design cybersecurity solutions while interacting with clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity and systems integration. Exceptional leadership skills and knowledge of security frameworks are essential. The position offers opportunities for innovation and improvement in cybersecurity practices.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in cybersecurity and systems integration.
• Advanced knowledge of security frameworks and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity consulting programs and supervise technical operations.
• Design and deliver cybersecurity transformation solutions.
• Oversee technical delivery across projects to align with cybersecurity architecture.

Skills

Cybersecurity architectural design

Leadership and team management

Client interaction and communication

Knowledge of security frameworks

Operational technology cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or Information Security

Tools

Security information and event management tools

Job description

# Lead Engineer, OT Cybersecurity, Group 42 (G42)### Job DescriptionThe Lead Engineer OT Cybersecurity at G42 leads cybersecurity consulting programs while providing secure operational technology solutions and directing enterprise cybersecurity development projects. The position requires the person to lead technical operations while interacting with clients and developing organizational strategies to protect against cyber threats.**Job ID:** 1608**Date Posted**: NA**Expiration Date**: NA**Apply:****Main Duties*** Provide leadership and supervision to Cyber Solutions Consulting teams, ensuring successful project execution.* Design and deliver cybersecurity transformation solutions including assessments, remediation, and roadmap planning strategies.* Oversee technical delivery across projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise cybersecurity architecture and standards.* Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to deliver integrated cybersecurity and OT solutions.* Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and operational standards across engagements.* Support presales activities including solution design, proposals, pricing, and client presentations.* Drive innovation by identifying new business opportunities and improving cybersecurity service offerings.**Essential Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or Information Security or any related technical discipline.* 10 years of experience in cybersecurity and systems integration and enterprise security consulting positions.* Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity architectural design and security controls and security frameworks and best practices for enterprise security.* Experience managing projects that involve direct client interaction while implementing difficult cybersecurity transformation projects.* Demonstrated capacity to lead teams while managing project delivery and connecting technical solutions with organizational business goals.**Preferred Qualifications*** Possess either CISSP or CISM or CISA or equivalent cybersecurity certifications for their preferred certification.* Operational technology cybersecurity experience together with knowledge of security information and event management tools and experience in running enterprise-level cyber resilience initiatives.* Demonstrates effective leadership abilities together with strong communication skills and the capacity to manage stakeholders in collaborative work across different departments.* Create business proposals together with pricing models while supporting the achievement of financial performance objectives.Location,