Manager - Cyber Security - OT Security Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a manager to join their Cyber Technology Consulting team, focusing on OT security engagements. The role involves leading assessments, developing cybersecurity roadmaps, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in OT cybersecurity and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in technical OT security assessments.
• Excellent communication skills with a consulting mindset.
• Familiarity with OT network protocols and cybersecurity challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver OT security assessments across various environments.
• Develop customized OT cybersecurity roadmaps aligned with international standards.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Technical understanding of OT/ICS systems

Education

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

Job description

We’re 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 (, 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 (, IEC 62443).

To qualify for the role, you must have

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

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Industry-recognized certifications (, IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, NCA OTCC,SANS 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.