OT Cybersecurity/SCADA Engineer

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking an experienced OT Cyber Security and SCADA engineer for a long-term, on-site project. You will support the design, integration, testing, commissioning and maintenance of OT/SCADA systems across industrial environments.

The role requires 3–5 years of on-site OT security experience, strong background in SCADA/DCS/PLC, and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant OT/ICS cybersecurity experience.
• Preferably 2+ site assignments in UAE on OT security/SCADA projects.
• Experience in Utilities, Oil & Gas, Energy, or similar industrial environments.
• Practical OT security implementation, commissioning, troubleshooting and on-site support.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site OT Cyber Security and SCADA engineering support for a long-term project in Abu Dhabi.
• Support the design, implementation, integration, testing, commissioning and maintenance of OT/SCADA systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot SCADA, DCS, PLC, network and OT security systems.
• Implement and maintain OT cybersecurity controls, including network segmentation, firewalls, access control and monitoring.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning and site acceptance activities.
• Troubleshoot system and communication issues and coordinate with vendors, clients and project teams.
• Prepare and maintain relevant technical documentation, reports and as-built drawings.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable client, project and cybersecurity standards.

Skills

OT Cyber Security

SCADA Engineering

DCS/PLC Systems

On-site Experience

Tools

SCADA Tools

OT Security Tools

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Duration: Long-term project

Positions: 2

Work Arrangement: On-site

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site OT Cyber Security and SCADA engineering support for a long-term project in Abu Dhabi. Support the design, implementation, integration, testing, commissioning and maintenance of OT/SCADA systems. Configure and troubleshoot SCADA, DCS, PLC, network and OT security systems. Implement and maintain OT cybersecurity controls, including network segmentation, firewalls, access control and monitoring. Support FAT/SAT, commissioning and site acceptance activities. Troubleshoot system and communication issues and coordinate with vendors, clients and project teams. Prepare and maintain relevant technical documentation, reports and as-built drawings. Ensure all activities comply with applicable client, project and cybersecurity standards

Requirements

• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience working on-site on OT Cyber Security / SCADA projects, preferably 2+ site assignments/projects in UAEStrong background in OT/ICS Cyber Security, SCADA, DCS, PLC or industrial control systems.
• Experience within the Utilities, Oil & Gas, Energy, or similar industrial environments is highly preferred.
• Practical experience with OT security implementation, commissioning, troubleshooting and site support.
• Comfortable working in a project/site-based environment and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant technical qualifications/certifications are advantageous.