OT/IT Cybersecurity Lead for Water Network & SCADA

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced OT/IT cybersecurity leader to oversee cyber security for major Master Control Centre and Water Network OT projects. You will lead design reviews, review security plans, and ensure compliant configurations across firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network devices.

You will collaborate with EPC contractors, package vendors, and the client to close out actions and strengthen the cyber security posture of critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• B.E./ Tech. in IT/OT Cybersecurity/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation engineering
• 10+ years experience in designing, testing, installing, testing & commissioning of OT cybersecurity systems in major water & waste water projects or Master Control Centre/ Data Centre projects.
• Experience within the UAE or GCC region will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall OT/IT cyber security for major Master Control Centre/ Water Network OT projects.
• Review Cyber Security Plan for approval from Client.
• Review network architectures for good practices and provide recommendations to comply with cybersecurity framework.
• Review security products (firewalls, IDS, IPS) and determine proper configurations.
• Monitor deployment of network infrastructure devices and security appliances.
• Analyze system logs, security events, and packet captures to identify threats and recommend mitigations.
• Lead design reviews/workshops, review EPC contractor deliverables, coordinate with package vendors and perform gap analyses.
• Review administrator, technical, and physical security controls proposed by SCADA/ Control system contractor and mitigate identified risks.
• Participate in cyber security workshops, vulnerability and risk assessments with SCADA/ Control system contractor to identify risks and remediate issues.
• Prepare reports and coordinate with all parties to close out action points.
• Lead and participate in cyber security tests at FAT locations and sign off reports.
• Coordinate with client, subcontractors, other discipline engineers and project team.
• Provide design input in cross-functional and inter-office meetings and identify technical risks during project stage.
• Travel to client's site as required and support construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

SCADA security

Network security

Vulnerability assessment

Education

BE/BTech in IT/OT Cybersecurity or related

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Industrial DMZ

Log analysis tools

Job description

Duncan & Ross Consulting in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced OT/IT cybersecurity leader to oversee cyber security for major Master Control Centre and Water Network OT projects. You will lead design reviews, review security plans, and ensure compliant configurations across firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network devices.

You will collaborate with EPC contractors, package vendors, and the client to close out actions and strengthen the cyber security posture of critical infrastructure.