OT Cybersecurity Lead Consultant: Architect & Advisor

Fortinet; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cybersecurity firm based in Dubai is seeking an OT Cybersecurity Lead Consultant to support partners through digital transformation. The role focuses on delivering cybersecurity assessments and architectures while ensuring safety and operational availability. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in OT environments and solid communication skills. This position may require traveling up to 30% of the time within the Gulf region, and successful engagement leads to high customer satisfaction ratings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in OT/ICS environments, including utilities and manufacturing.
• 5+ years in consulting/risk management.
• Experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS/SIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end OT cybersecurity engagements from discovery to delivery.
• Perform risk assessments and identify business-relevant risks.
• Conduct network and system architecture reviews for vulnerabilities.

Skills

Designing OT security architectures

Understanding ICS/OT network architectures

Purdue Reference Model (ISA-95)

Applying OT specific risk methods

Expertise in Zones and Conduits (IEC62443)

Knowledge of OT specific threat actors

Understanding OT standards and guidelines

Knowledge of Industrial Control Systems

Understanding NGFW, IDS, IPS

Familiarity with monitoring tools

Interpreting OT specific CVEs

Physical assessment site walkdown

Selecting monitoring technologies

ICS/OT Cybersecurity Governance Framework

Knowledge of Fortinet products

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Computer Science

Job description

A global cybersecurity firm based in Dubai is seeking an OT Cybersecurity Lead Consultant to support partners through digital transformation. The role focuses on delivering cybersecurity assessments and architectures while ensuring safety and operational availability. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in OT environments and solid communication skills. This position may require traveling up to 30% of the time within the Gulf region, and successful engagement leads to high customer satisfaction ratings.