OT Cybersecurity Testing and Audit Senior Engineer I

Schneider Electric; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead OT cybersecurity efforts across Digital Power Automation projects in the Gulf region. You will design, validate, implement, and commission OT security architectures aligned with Purdue models, while guiding bids and collaborating with global LoBs.

You will drive risk assessments, hardening activities, and secure-by-design practices, ensuring compliance with IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001.

Qualifications

• OT Cybersecurity for Electrical, Power, and Industrial Automation Systems.
• OT Asset Management and Inventory Control.
• Vulnerability Assessment, Detection, Remediation, and Risk Management.
• Hands-on Windows and Linux experience.
• Virtualization Platforms like Hyper-V and VMware.
• Identity and Access Management with AD.
• Industrial network infra including switches, firewalls, and DMZs.
• Monitoring: NIDS, SIEM, Data Diodes, Syslog.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT cybersecurity architecture design, validation, and implementation.
• Act as SME for bids, RFIs, and tenders.
• Coordinate with PM, Engineering, and Service teams for project success.
• Provide governance to application teams and promote secure-by-design practices.
• Develop and validate OT cybersecurity applications and defense strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments and security hardening for OT environments.
• Support FAT, SAT, and security audits across projects.
• Deliver training and knowledge sharing to project engineers.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Security governance

Windows/Linux

Hyper-V/VMware

Identity and access management

Industrial networks

NIDS

SIEM

Data diodes

Syslog

Patch management

Backup and DR

Network segmentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science / electrical engineering

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware

WSUS

Acronis Backup & Restore

Active Directory

Firewalls & DMZ

Job description

Join us as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer where you'll lead testing, audit remediation, and threat analysis efforts that protect our technology environment. This role offers the chance to make a direct impact on security posture while mentoring talented engineers and driving meaningful improvements.

What will you do?

• An exciting opportunity to grow with Schneider Electric’s NEXT program, gaining exposure to next-generation automation, digital innovation, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled industrial technologies while advancing your technical and leadership career.
• Lead the execution and delivery of Operational Technology Cyber Security (OTCS) solutions for Digital Power Automation projects across Heavy Industries, Critical Infrastructure, and Data Center segments within the Gulf region.
• Own the design, validation, implementation, and commissioning of OT Cyber Security architectures (align to Purdue models) and solutions, working closely with the Digital Power Automation project execution team to ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Serve as the OT Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) for bids, proposals, and tenders by reviewing customer specifications, responding to RFIs/RFPs, identifying cybersecurity requirements, and recommending optimal OT security architectures and technical solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with Project Management, Engineering, and Service teams, while providing technical coordination with Level-3/Level-4 support functions and global Lines of Business (LoB) to ensure successful project execution and issue resolution.
• Provide technical leadership and governance to application engineering teams by promoting cybersecurity best practices, secure-by-design principles, and adherence to applicable cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the development, evaluation, and validation of innovative OT cybersecurity applications, system architectures, and defense strategies to enhance the resilience, reliability, and security of Digital Power Automation systems.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and security hardening activities for OT environments, including SCADA, DCS, Energy Management, and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and customer-specific cybersecurity requirements.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), cybersecurity audits, and security assessments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop cybersecurity documentation, including security architecture diagrams, hardening guides, test procedures, compliance matrices, and technical reports.
• Provide technical training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to project engineers and field service teams on OT cybersecurity technologies and best practices.

What qualifications will make you successful:

• OT Cybersecurity for Electrical, Power, and Industrial Automation Systems
• OT Asset Management, Asset Lifecycle Management, and Asset Inventory Control
• Vulnerability Assessment, Detection, Remediation, and Risk Management
• Strong hands-on experience with various Operating Systemsnot limited to Windows, Linux etc
• Virtualization Platforms: Hyper-V, VMware,..
• Identity and Access Management using Active Directory and Domain Controllers
• Industrial Network Infrastructure including Managed Switches, Firewalls, and DMZ Architectures
• Cybersecurity Monitoring and Detection Technologies:
  1. NIDS (Network Intrusion Detection Systems)
  2. SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
  3. Data Diodes
  4. Syslog Configuration and Management
• Patch and Update Management using WSUS (Windows Server Update Services)
• System Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions including Acronis Backup & Restore
• OT Security Hardening, Access Control, Network Segmentation, Routing/VLAN and Security Compliance
• Troubleshooting, Commissioning, and Support of Critical OT Infrastructure

What's in it for me?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in the execution, commissioning, and support of Energy Management, Power Automation, Industrial Automation, or OT systems projects.
• Certified in ISA/IEC 62443 Expert, GICSP, CISSP etc
• Demonstrated experience in site-based testing, commissioning, maintenance, technical support, and successful project handover/closure activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively engage with customers, project teams, and technical stakeholders.

Additional criteria and expertise

• Strong ‘Customer first’ mindset and impactful collaboration with peers and colleagues.
• Exceptional impact maker who meets ambitious targets, anticipates future challenges, and helps the team with new ideas and a growth mindset.
• Strong leadership traits (empathy, interpersonal and adaptive mindset), communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Learning agility, intellectual curiosity, mentorship, and knowledge sharing are key for success in the role.
• Arabic speaking and a valid GCC driving license will be an added advantage.

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