Lead Network And Cyber Security Engineer

TALENTMATE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa is seeking an executive-level IT/OT cybersecurity professional in Abu Dhabi to design and implement secure OT network architectures. The role focuses on enforcing IEC 62443 standards, managing risk assessments, and ensuring tight IT/OT segmentation across critical control systems.

You will lead a team of security engineers, liaise with client OT cybersecurity teams, and oversee audits, patching, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with OEMs to deliver secure, cost-effective

Qualifications

• 10 to 15+ years of IT/OT network security experience.
• Experience leading a team of network and security engineers.
• Certifications in Cisco, Nozomi, Palo Alto, VMware are a plus.
• IEC 62443 familiarization or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer specifications and guidelines (CIS, IEC62443).
• Lead design of overall architecture and secure OT network implementation.
• Prepare design documents and BOM with latest hardware/software.
• Conduct risk assessments of OT environments and ensure IT/OT segmentation.
• Collaborate with customer OT cybersecurity teams for best practices.
• Review third-party vendors for security compliance.
• Provide cyber security training to OT engineers.
• Conduct regular security audits of OT infrastructure.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (IEC 62443, NERC CIP).
• Engage stakeholders and OEMs to determine best solutions.
• Support hardware selection decisions based on CRS and cost-effectiveness.
• Work with DCS team to address vulnerabilities and patches.

Skills

L2/L3 Switches

Network Security

OT cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Education

IEC 62443

Cisco

Nozomi

VMware

Palo Alto

IC32

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Veritas Net Backup

Acronis

Veeam Backup & Replication

WSUS

NMS (WhatsUp Gold)

Job description

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About The Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to \"co-innovate tomorrow\". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Understanding customer specifications and standard guidelines such as CIS benchmark, IEC62443, etc.




• Preparation of a compliance list in case of any deviation required from the standard practices followed.




• Leading the design of Overall Architecture and implementation of secure OT network architectures. Ensure segmentation between IT and OT networks.


• Preparation of Design Documents, such as:




• System Architecture


• Logical Architecture


• Preparation of Bill of Material with the latest available Hardware and software


• Functional Design Specification


• Detail design specification


• Factory Acceptance test Procedure


• Site Acceptance test Procedure


• Method Statement for Integration and Modification




• Risk Assessment: Conduct and oversee regular risk assessments of the OT environment, identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats.


• Network Segmentation: Ensure that the DCS is adequately segmented from other networks, minimizing the risk of potential intrusions from external and internal sources.


• Work closely with customer OT cybersecurity teams to ensure consistent security practices across IT and OT landscapes.




• Collaborate with OT stakeholders to understand unique requirements and challenges.




• Review and assess third‑party vendors to ensure compliance with company security policies.


• Recommend security enhancements and purchases that will support the defence of the OT environments for the benefit of the client.


• Provide training and guidance to OT engineers on security best practices.




• Training & Awareness: Conduct cyber security training among customer‑related personnel. Provide training on recognizing potential cyber threats and following best practices.




• Conduct regular security audits and assessments of the OT infrastructure.


• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that OT environments comply with relevant industry regulations, standards, and best practices such as IEC 62443, NERC CIP, etc.


• Stakeholder Management: Engage with client personnel and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment on cybersecurity priorities and practices.


• Vendor collaboration: Interaction with various OEMs to determine the best possible solution for requirements.


• Support in decision‑making on Hardware selection based on CRS and cost‑effectiveness.


• Work closely with the DCS team to understand and address potential vulnerabilities, ensure secure integration of new system components, and obtain necessary security patches.

Qualification And Experience

• 10 to 15+ Years of experience in IT/OT for configuration of Networks and Implementation of Cyber security.


• Previous experience in leading a team of network and system security engineers.


• Certification on the following product is added advantage:




• Cisco


• Nozomi


• Paulo Alto


• VM Ware




• Preferred Certification:




• IC32, IEC62443




• Communication Skills, both verbal and written.

Required Competencies / Skills

Switches – L2/L3

• Configuration Knowledge on L2 and L3 Switches


• Hardening of Switches


• Troubleshooting capacity on multiple security solutions


• Deep level Knowledge of ACL’s




• Control: Implement and manage strict access controls for the DCS environment. This includes user authentication, role-based access, and secure remote access methodologies.




• Product Knowledge and Certification added advantage:




• Hirshman


• CISCO


• Other Industrial Switches




• Designing and Implementation of the network with the layer concepts




• Network switch configuration




• Designing the network and positioning the components based on the functionality




• Routing Switch

Windows Security Update System (WSUS)

• Patch Management: Stay informed about software and firmware updates from DCS vendors. Safely and effectively implement patches while ensuring minimal disruption to operations.


• Automatic Patching

NMS

• Configuration of What's Up Gold


• Creating an Architecture diagram


• Configuring NMS system installation to commissioning


• Creating Dashboard

Antivirus

• MacAfee AV Epo


• Whitelisting

Desktop‑Hardening System

• Antivirus Protection


• Whitelisting


• Denial of Installing new Exe and Related files


• Integrity control


• Change Control


• Application Control


• Data loss prevention

Virtual Machine

• Hands‑on experience in Design the VM HA cluster


• Hands‑on experience in Design VM Architecture


• Product Knowledge:




• VM Ware – vSphere


• Hyper V

Backup & Recovery

• Design and engineer a backup & recovery system to ensure ICSS data integrity and availability in case of cyber incidents or system failures.


• Creating the policies and Maintaining


• Designing the Backup system


• Expert‑level Product knowledge on:




• Veritas Net Backup


• Acronis

Veeam Backup & Replication

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

Job Details

Role Level: Executive-Level
Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Company Website: http://www.yokogawa.com
Job Function: Information Technology (IT)
Company Industry:/
Sector: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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