OT/IT Cybersecurity Lead – Water Network

Stantec; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced OT/IT Cybersecurity Lead to oversee cybersecurity for major water network projects. You will review plans, assess network architectures for best practices, and ensure proper configuration of security products such as firewalls and IDS/IPS.

You will coordinate with SCADA contractors, perform gap analyses, lead workshops, and drive risk assessments to meet applicable cybersecurity frameworks. Travel to client sites as required.

Qualifications

• B.E./ Tech. in IT/OT Cybersecurity/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation engineering with 10+ years' experience in OT cybersecurity systems in water & wastewater or Master Control Centre/Data Centre projects.
• Experience within the UAE or GCC region preferred.
• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Responsibilities

• Lead overall OT/IT cybersecurity for major Master Control Centre/Water Network OT projects.
• Review Cyber Security Plan for client approval and assess network architectures for best practice.
• Evaluate security products (firewalls, IDS/IPS) and ensure proper configuration.
• Monitor deployment of network devices and security appliances; analyze logs and threats.
• Lead design reviews, coordinate with vendors, and prepare gap analyses against project requirements.
• Coordinate with SCADA/Control system contractors to meet cybersecurity frameworks.
• Conduct cyber security workshops, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations.
• Support FAT testing and sign-off of cyber security deliverables; travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Network architecture

Security frameworks

Vendor coordination

Firewall/IDS/IPS

Education

B.E./Tech. in IT/OT Cybersecurity

Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Industrial DMZ

SCADA security

Job description

Stantec in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced OT/IT Cybersecurity Lead to oversee cybersecurity for major water network projects. You will review plans, assess network architectures for best practices, and ensure proper configuration of security products such as firewalls and IDS/IPS.

You will coordinate with SCADA contractors, perform gap analyses, lead workshops, and drive risk assessments to meet applicable cybersecurity frameworks. Travel to client sites as required.