Lead OT Cyber Security Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Lead OT Cyber Security Engineer in Abu Dhabi to develop cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in IT/OT cybersecurity management and a strong grasp of industry standards and compliance frameworks. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects across the energy sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law

Development plans tailored to individual needs

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Multi-sector knowledge and global project experience.
• Hands-on experience with industrial security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients and develop cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems.
• Conduct cybersecurity gap assessments according to NIST and ISA standards.
• Implement Industrial Cyber Security solutions with stakeholder engagement.

Skills

IT/OT cybersecurity management systems

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Cybersecurity tools proficiency

Tools

Industrial firewalls

Network equipment

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 client’s 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 in subsea, decarbonization, new energies, asset optimization, and technology development adds 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
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law
• The Employee Share Plan
• Long Service Award for milestone achievements
• Development plans tailored to individual needs
• Global connections with industry experts
• Energy Transition Academy for knowledge sharing and exposure to energy systems

Key Objectives for this role

• Advise clients and develop cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems in the energy and materials industry.
• Conduct cybersecurity gap assessments as per NIST, ISA 27001, and ISA/IEC-62443 frameworks.
• Consult on OT Cybersecurity Resilience roadmap development and implementation.
• Support growth and performance across Industrial Cybersecurity projects.
• Support business development with presentations, estimates, and proposals.
• Promote ICS Cybersecurity practice within the organization.
• Represent Wood in industry forums and professional communities.
• Maintain relationships with key clients and execution partners.
• Implement Industrial Cyber Security solutions, including client meetings, stakeholder engagement, technical assessments, and solution delivery.

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities. Even if you don't match every statement but have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed, we encourage you to apply. Collaboration is key to delivering solutions for critical challenges.

Expected:

• Minimum 15+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Multi-sector knowledge and global project experience.
• Experience with IT/OT cybersecurity management systems, risk assessments, and mitigation.
• Hands-on experience with industrial firewalls, backup solutions, and deploying security solutions.
• Experience configuring industry-leading network equipment.
• Exposure to control system vendors and industrial networking hardware.
• Proficiency with cybersecurity tools.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proposal and project costing experience.
• Understanding of plant operations and digital twin architectures.