OT/IT Cybersecurity Lead for Water Network

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking an OT/IT Cybersecurity Consultant in the United Arab Emirates to lead cyber security efforts for major water sector projects. You will review plans, assess architectures, and ensure proper protection against threats across SCADA and IT networks.

Responsibilities include coordinating with package vendors, conducting workshops, and validating security controls to meet industry standards. UAE/GCC experience is advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech or higher in IT/OT cybersecurity or related engineering fields.
• 10+ years designing and deploying OT cybersecurity for large water/utility projects.
• Experience in UAE or GCC region is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT/IT cybersecurity for major water network projects and MC Centres.
• Review Cyber Security Plans for client approval and compliance.
• Assess network architectures, zones, segmentation, and DMZ usage.
• Evaluate security products (firewalls, IDS/IPS) for proper configuration.
• Monitor network devices and security appliances deployment and usage.
• Lead design reviews, EPC contractor outputs, and vendor interfaces.

Skills

OT/IT Cybersecurity

Security Architecture

Vendor Coordination

Network Segmentation

SCADA/Control Systems

Education

BE/BTech in IT/OT Cybersecurity/Electrical/ Electronics/Instrumentation

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Industrial DMZ

Security Policies

Job description

Duncan & Ross is seeking an OT/IT Cybersecurity Consultant in the United Arab Emirates to lead cyber security efforts for major water sector projects. You will review plans, assess architectures, and ensure proper protection against threats across SCADA and IT networks.

Responsibilities include coordinating with package vendors, conducting workshops, and validating security controls to meet industry standards. UAE/GCC experience is advantageous for this role.