OT Cyber Security Engineer

Kent PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent PLC is seeking a Solution Architect & Cyber Security Engineer to lead cybersecurity efforts in the energy sector. The role involves designing secure architectures, implementing technologies, and aligning strategies with operational technology environments. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with various stakeholders and drive innovative security solutions to enhance resilience against threats.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering with a focus on OT/ICS environments.
• Strong understanding of relevant standards (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST).
• Experience with cybersecurity solutions in critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design cybersecurity architectures aligned with industry standards.
• Implement cybersecurity solutions and conduct assessments.
• Collaborate with teams across IT, OT, and Engineering.

Skills

Cybersecurity Engineering

Knowledge of ICS / SCADA Systems

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Engineering

Tools

Security Automation Tools

AI / ML Models

Job description

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs :

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet :

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us :

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging :

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job :

Kent is looking for a Solution Architect & Cyber Security Engineer to lead the design, assessment, and implementation of advanced OT cybersecurity architectures and integrated security solutions. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted advisor and technical architect for industrial clients, aligning cybersecurity strategies with operational technology (OT) environments. The role involves developing comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks, engineering secure-by-design solutions, and leveraging AI, automation, and data-driven approaches to improve threat resilience and compliance.

KENT is a leading provider of cutting-edge digital solutions for the energy sector, specializing in oil & gas, renewables, and unconventional energy industries.

We are dedicated to advancing digital engineering, asset lifecycle management, and digital asset development to optimize performance and streamline operations and maintenance for our clients.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, our Digital and Innovation team leverages industry expertise to deliver outstanding service, fosters innovation, and champion sustainability across the energy sector.

Skills and Responsibilities :

• Lead the implementation and administration of Smart Plant Foundation (SPF) across engineering and capital projects.
• Design end-to-end OT cybersecurity architectures aligned with industry standards (ISA / IEC 62443, NIST 800-82).
• Develop Industrial Cybersecurity Operational Models including capability frameworks and RACI matrices.
• Engineer secure network zoning, segmentation, and industrial DMZs within ICS / SCADA environments.
• Lead technical assessments and gap analyses for OT cybersecurity across greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Drive the selection and integration of cybersecurity technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS / IPS, SIEMs) within industrial environments.
• Provide engineering input for physical and logical security controls across ICS components.
• Research and recommend AI / ML applications for anomaly detection, threat intelligence, and predictive maintenance.
• Advocate and integrate cybersecurity automation tools to enhance response efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, OT, Engineering, Compliance) and external stakeholders (OEMs, vendors, contractors).
• Conduct technical workshops, POCs, and FAT / SAT for cybersecurity solutions.
• Act as a key interface between engineering, project delivery, and executive leadership for cybersecurity-related initiatives.
• Ensure solutions comply with industry regulations (NERC CIP, NIST, ISO, etc.) and client specifications.
• Develop cybersecurity documentation, architectural diagrams, risk assessments, and audit reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the development of national employees in cybersecurity disciplines.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge / skills, education, and experience :

Knowledge / Qualification / Training / Certification :

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Communication :

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behavior / Core Competencies :

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering within OT / ICS environments (oil & gas, utilities, pharma, manufacturing).
• Strong knowledge of ICS / SCADA protocols and systems (e.g., Honeywell, Modbus, DNP3, OPC, Siemens, ABB).
• Experience architecture and engineering cybersecurity solutions in critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with standards like ISA / IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and experience designing secure ICS environments.
• Ability to model technical and human resource requirements for large-scale OT security programs.
• Working knowledge of physical security for OT assets, including access control and surveillance systems.
• Experience using or integrating security automation, SOAR tools, and AI / ML models in cybersecurity.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Certificates (Preferred) :

• Industry certifications : GICSP, CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISA / IEC 62443, or equivalent.
• Experience in red / blue teaming coordination, penetration testing, and cyber drill facilitation.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK for ICS, FAIR risk modeling, and AI / ML model development.
• Exposure to FAT, I-FAT, SAT, and industrial cybersecurity proof-of-concept (PoC) activities.

HSSEQ :

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role :

Location : UAE or India

Relocation required : Possibly

Travel required : Possibly

Contract type : Permanent

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