OT Security Architect

Salt; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is looking for an OT Security Architect in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In this role, you will design and implement secure architectures for Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems. Collaborating with IT and operations teams, you'll focus on protecting networks through advanced security practices.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in OT security architecture and holds a relevant degree in Cybersecurity. You'll be responsible for risk assessments, security upgrades, and aligning OT security with compliance standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, particularly in OT/ICS security architecture.
• Hands-on experience with multiple platform deployments.
• Deep understanding of VLANs, IDS/IPS, and secure remote access.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge IT-OT collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure OT network infrastructures.
• Deploy and optimize OT visibility and threat detection platforms.
• Conduct OT/ICS risk assessments and security posture reviews.
• Lead the integration of OT threat monitoring with SOC environments.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

OT/ICS Security Architecture

Network Security

Stakeholder communication

Linux command line

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Dragos

Nozomi Networks

Claroty

Job description

Role Overview

The OT Security Architect will design and implement secure architectures for critical Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) environments. The role focuses on protecting production networks and assets through proactive architecture design, network segmentation, and advanced monitoring using leading OT security platforms. You will work closely with IT, engineering, and operations teams to ensure security controls are embedded across all layers of OT infrastructure, aligning with standards such as ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST CSF.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and maintain secure OT network infrastructures for IC/SCADA and industrial environments.
• Deploy, configure, and optimize OT visibility and threat detection platforms (Dragos, Nozomi Networks, Claroty).
• Conduct OT/ICS risk assessments, threat modeling, and security posture reviews.
• Develop and enforce OT security architecture standards, policies, and design blueprints.
• Lead the integration of OT threat monitoring with SOC and SIEM environments.
• Implement network segmentation strategies based on the Purdue Model and Zero Trust principles.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to ensure secure‑by‑design implementations in new projects.
• Evaluate new OT security technologies and provide architecture governance across ongoing initiatives.
• Support incident response and forensics investigations within OT networks.
• Align OT security controls with organizational cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with strong experience in OT/ICS security architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with multiple platform deployment, configuration, and incident response integration.
• Deep understanding of network security, firewalls, VLANs, IDS/IPS, and secure remote access in OT environments.
• Experience with Linux command line, Docker, and scripting languages (Python, Shell) is a plus.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and ability to bridge IT‑OT collaboration.
• Preferred certifications: GICSP, GRID, ISA/IEC 62443 Expert, CISSP, or SABSA.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.