Manager - Cyber Security - OT Security Specialist

EY Podnikatel Roku; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Manager - Cyber Security - OT Security Specialist. This position offers the chance to work with high-profile clients across the MENA region, focusing on enhancing OT security practices. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in OT security initiatives, risk assessments, and stakeholder management. You'll be integral to developing robust cybersecurity solutions that align with international standards and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Continuous learning opportunities

Transformative leadership development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 6-7 years in technical OT security assessments.
• Excellent communication and consulting mindset.
• Experience across ICS/SCADA security.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT security assessments and deliver technical findings.
• Manage multiple engagements ensuring timely delivery.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.

Skills

OT/ICS systems understanding

OT network protocols

Threat intelligence

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology or Cyber Security

Job description

Manager - Cyber Security- OT Security Specialist

As part of our Cyber Technology Consulting team you will handle leading and managing OT security engagements for clients across across MENA region. Youll work with high-profile organizations in energy utilities manufacturing and other industrial sectors to assess strengthen and transform their OT security postures. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across service lines and bring end-to-end cyber resilience to our clients industrial environments.

The opportunity

Were looking for an manager with hands-on expertise and experience in driving OT security engagements to join our Cyber Technology Consulting team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver OT security assessments including risk assessments architecture reviews and maturity evaluations across SCADA DCS PLC and ICS environments.
• Conduct OT/ICS-specific vulnerability assessments and support red/blue/purple team simulations in industrial networks.
• Develop customized OT cybersecurity roadmaps aligned with international standards (e.g. IEC 62443 NIST 800-82 NCA CCC etc.).
• Interface with client stakeholders from operational engineering and executive teams to deliver technical findings and strategic recommendations.
• Support the development of OT security programs policies network segmentation strategies and incident response playbooks tailored for industrial operations.
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements while ensuring quality delivery client satisfaction and timely completion.
• Collaborate with internal teams from advisory IT cyber and risk consulting for integrated service delivery.
• Develop detailed reports articulate technical findings and deliver actionable recommendations to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Manage multiple engagements ensuring timely delivery quality assurance and adherence to industry best practices.
• Stay updated with emerging cyber threats vulnerabilities and offensive security techniques and incorporate these insights into client engagements
• Mentor and coach junior team members fostering their technical and professional development.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong technical understanding of OT/ICS systems and cybersecurity challenges unique to industrial environments.
• Experience working with OT network protocols (Modbus DNP3 OPC etc.) and devices (PLCs RTUs HMIs).
• Familiarity with industrial threat intelligence attack vectors and real-world OT incident case studies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills especially in cross-functional industrial settings.
• Proven ability to interpret complex findings and translate them into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborating with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines risk assessments and other documents/templates.
• Ability to interpret complex technical results and present insights to business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Deep technical understanding of offensive security methodologies including network penetration testing web application testing and adversary simulation.
• Strong knowledge of OT security frameworks (e.g. IEC 62443).

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelors or masters degree in information technology cyber security etc.
• Excellent communication skills with a consulting mindset
• Skills across OT cybersecurity ICS/SCADA security or related areas.
• 6-7 years of experience in technical OT security assessments
• A valid passport for travel.
• Excellent communication skills with a consulting mindset.

Ideally youll also have

• Industry-recognized certifications (e.g. IEC 62443 NIST 800-82 NCA OTCCSANS ICS).
• Experience in OT security engagements
• Certifications such as GICSP ISA/IEC 62443 GRID or equivalent.
• Experience supporting or responding to OT cyber incidents or implementing cybersecurity controls in industrial networks.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus we offer:

• Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

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