OT Security Engineer for Industrial Control Systems

CNS Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CNS Middle East is seeking an experienced OT Security Specialist to coordinate implementation and maintain OT security assets protecting customer operations. You will work with automation vendors, operations teams, and IT security groups to design and support OT security solutions across DCS/SCADA environments.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in process control security, certification scope (GISCP/CISSP/CISA/ISO 27001/ISA 62443), and hands-on experience with industrial OGCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Instrumentation Engineering or similar discipline.
• Hold at least one of the following certifications: GISCP, CISSP, CISA, ISO 27001 LA, ISA 62443 fundamentals.
• Experience working with industrial control system OEMs (Honeywell, GE, ABB, Yokogawa).
• Experience in Industrial Control System Cyber security projects.
• Experience in hardening and securing Industrial control HMI and Engineering systems OT.
• Strong IT/OT network knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC, OPC UA, PROFINET and packet analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with automation vendor SMEs and operations staff to design, implement and support OT network security.
• Support maintenance and sustenance of deployed OT security solutions and monitor OT security events.
• Assist security assessments for OT policy and regulatory compliance.
• Install, troubleshoot, configure and maintain security devices and systems.
• Monitor OT logs to detect unauthorized activity as per OT policy.
• Supervise OT Security activities by 3rd party contractors to ensure policy compliance.

Skills

OT security

Packet analysis

IT/OT integration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Instrumentation Engineering

GISCP

CISSP

CISA

ISO 27001 LA

ISA 62443 fundamentals

Tools

Honeywell

GE

ABB

Yokogawa

Job description

CNS Middle East is seeking an experienced OT Security Specialist to coordinate implementation and maintain OT security assets protecting customer operations. You will work with automation vendors, operations teams, and IT security groups to design and support OT security solutions across DCS/SCADA environments.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in process control security, certification scope (GISCP/CISSP/CISA/ISO 27001/ISA 62443), and hands-on experience with industrial OGCs.