Lead OT Cyber Security Engineer

Wood PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Lead OT Cyber Security Engineer to manage cybersecurity for industrial control systems. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity management and a proven track record with vulnerability assessments. This position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development in a diverse team.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience with IT/OT cybersecurity management systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies.
• Analyze the competitive landscape.
• Standardize project execution workflows.

Skills

Cybersecurity management

Risk assessments

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Tools

Cybersecurity tools

Industrial networking equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead OT Cyber Security Engineer with a proven track record in discovering vulnerabilities and risks in networks, software systems, and data centers. The role involves ongoing vulnerability scans, monitoring network data, and ensuring hardware and software applications are updated. The Industrial Cybersecurity Consultant will provide principal consulting on ICS Cybersecurity to customers, project personnel, and project teams, while helping to build Wood's Digital Integration service portfolio and business volume for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Technical Consulting and Decarbonization teams combine consultancy solutions with technical expertise to support our clients' capital investment decisions across the global energy and materials markets.

From advisory (front-end studies, concept design, and strategic planning) to design (FEED, detailed design, and owner's engineer) through to delivery (project management consulting), we lead our clients to the best possible outcomes. Our expertise spans subsea, decarbonization, new energies, asset optimization, and technology development, adding value to our clients' portfolios and projects.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance with Life Assurance coverage
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law
• The Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company match
• Long Service Award: Recognizing loyalty at 5-year milestones
• Professional development tailored to individual needs
• Global connections with industry experts
• Energy Transition Academy for exposure to emerging energy systems

Key Objectives for this role:

• Advise clients and promote, develop, and implement cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems in energy and materials industries
• Conduct cybersecurity gap assessments per NIST, ISA 27001, and ISA/IEC-62443 frameworks
• Consult on OT Cybersecurity Resilience roadmap development and implementation
• Support growth and delivery performance in Industrial Cybersecurity and digital solutions
• Assist in developing and delivering business plans aligned with Wood's strategy
• Consult on strategic, contractual, technical, operational, and personnel challenges impacting customer service
• Stay informed on cybersecurity practices, standards, and threat trends
• Promote ICS Cybersecurity practices within the organization
• Support Business Development through presentations, proposals, and responses
• Build practice knowledge base and resources
• Represent Wood in industry forums, publish white papers, and participate in professional organizations
• Maintain relationships with key clients and support new business development
• Implement Industrial Cyber Security solutions, including client meetings, stakeholder engagement, technical interface management, assessments, planning, configuration, testing, commissioning, and change management

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies aligned with evolving threats
• Analyze the competitive landscape to inform service development
• Support proposal development and project costing
• Standardize project execution workflows across regions
• Represent solutions at conferences and industry panels
• Drive growth targets for the Digital Integration group
• Uphold ethical standards and compliance
• Maintain personal expertise and certifications in OT Cybersecurity

Qualifications:

What makes you remarkable?

We welcome all talented individuals, even if you don't meet every requirement below. Your experience, knowledge, and skills are valued in our diverse team.

Expected:

• Minimum 15+ years' experience in a similar role
• Multi-sector knowledge and global project experience
• Proven experience with IT/OT cybersecurity management systems, risk assessments, and mitigation in industrial automation environments
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, backup/recovery solutions, and deploying security solutions
• Experience configuring industrial networking equipment and control system vendors
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proposal and project costing experience
• Understanding of plant operations and digital twin architectures

About us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. Visit www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics as per applicable laws.