OT Cybersecurity Engineer - 6 months

Stantec; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced OT/IT Cybersecurity Lead to oversee cybersecurity for major water network projects. You will review plans, assess network architectures for best practices, and ensure proper configuration of security products such as firewalls and IDS/IPS.

You will coordinate with SCADA contractors, perform gap analyses, lead workshops, and drive risk assessments to meet applicable cybersecurity frameworks. Travel to client sites as required.

Qualifications

• B.E./ Tech. in IT/OT Cybersecurity/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation engineering with 10+ years' experience in OT cybersecurity systems in water & wastewater or Master Control Centre/Data Centre projects.
• Experience within the UAE or GCC region preferred.
• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Responsibilities

• Lead overall OT/IT cybersecurity for major Master Control Centre/Water Network OT projects.
• Review Cyber Security Plan for client approval and assess network architectures for best practice.
• Evaluate security products (firewalls, IDS/IPS) and ensure proper configuration.
• Monitor deployment of network devices and security appliances; analyze logs and threats.
• Lead design reviews, coordinate with vendors, and prepare gap analyses against project requirements.
• Coordinate with SCADA/Control system contractors to meet cybersecurity frameworks.
• Conduct cyber security workshops, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations.
• Support FAT testing and sign-off of cyber security deliverables; travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Network architecture

Security frameworks

Vendor coordination

Firewall/IDS/IPS

Education

B.E./Tech. in IT/OT Cybersecurity

Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Industrial DMZ

SCADA security

Job description

Requisition Number: 24555BR

Description

• Responsible for leading Overall OT/IT cyber security for major Master Control Centre/ Water Network OT projects.
• Responsible for reviewing Cyber Security Plan for the project for approval from Client.
• Reviewing network architectures and determining if good practices are being followed (e.g., the "zones & conduits" concept, proper network segmentation, use of Industrial DMZ, etc.); and providing recommendations to comply with applicable cybersecurity framework.
• Reviewing security products utilized (e.g., firewalls, IDS, IPS) and determining if they are configured properly.
• Monitor deployment of network infrastructure devices (e.g., switches, routers, etc.), security appliances (e.g., firewalls, IDS, etc.), and virtualization solutions
• Reviewing security policies, plans, and procedures; assessing network monitoring capabilities; analyzing system logs, security events, and packet captures to identify security threats; and providing recommendations to comply with applicable cybersecurity framework.
• Lead design reviews/workshops, reviewing/ recommending EPC contractor’s deliverables, Lead interfaces with various Package Vendors, prepare gap analysis against the project requirements for various control systems supplied by package vendors.
• Responsible for reviewing security products utilized (e.g., firewalls, IDS, IPS) and determining if the proposed configuration meets Project requirement and Industry standards.
• Responsible to review security policies, plans, and procedures; assessing network monitoring capabilities; analyzing system logs, security events, and packet captures to identify security threats; and providing recommendations and work with SCADA/ Control system contractor to comply with applicable cybersecurity framework.
• Review administrative, technical, and physical security controls proposed by SCADA/ Control system contractor and providing recommendations to mitigate the identified security risks.
• Participate and contribute to Cyber security workshops, vulnerability, and risk assessments with SCADA/ Control system contractor to identify security risks and threats (e.g., unsecure remote access points, suspicious remote connections, unauthorized devices on the network, etc.) and providing recommendation to remediate the identified issues, Prepare Report/Update/Maintain and coordinate with all parties to close out action points.
• Review/Comments contractor submitted detailed diagrams (e.g., network, cabling, server, rack, logical architecture, etc.), procedures, and plans (e.g., implementation, SAT, mitigation, etc.) as needed to support projects.
• Responsible to handle Technical Queries/issues from all stake holders, document review/approval of Automation & Package vendors, certification requirements if any, participate in regular meetings with vendors & Client
• Responsible to lead and participate in SCADA/ Control system contractor cyber security test at FAT locations, Responsible to accept the test and signoff reports.
• Responsible for coordination with client, subcontractors, other discipline engineers and Project team.
• Participating in cross-functional and inter-office meetings to provide design input to Engineering team.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks during project stage.
• Travel to the client's site location as and when required.
• Support the construction, commissioning, and start-up activities, to ensure no delay.

Qualifications

B.E./ Tech. in IT/OT Cybersecurity/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation engineering with 10+ years' experience in designing, testing, installing, testing & commissioning of OT cybersecurity systems in major water & wastewater projects or Master Control Centre/ Data Centre projects.

Experience within the UAE or GCC region will be preferred.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

About Stantec

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. Redefine your personal best. Join us!

Work Location(s):United Arab Emirates-Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Regular

Job Category: Internet/WWW