OT Security Engineer - Industrial Control & SCADA

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CNS is seeking an experienced OT security specialist to coordinate and implement security solutions for industrial control systems. You will work with automation vendors, site operations, and security teams to design, deploy, and maintain OT security measures protecting critical assets.

The role involves monitoring events, conducting security assessments, and coordinating with contractors. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in process control security, ICS/SCADA exposure, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Instrumentation or similar
• Certifications: GISCP, CISSP, CISA, ISO 27001 LA, ISA 62443 fundamentals
• Experience with ICS/SCADA and OT security projects
• Deep understanding of IT/OT network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC UA, PROFINET)
• Experience in hardening and securing ICS/SCADA HMI and engineering systems
• Knowledge of IT/OT standards (NESA IAS, ISO 27001, ISA 62443, NIST)
• 5–7 years with Process Control Systems (DCS/SCADA) in information security
• 2 years minimum implementing OT security solutions with OEMs
• Strong verbal/written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of OT security solutions and protect OT assets
• Collaborate with automation vendors and site operations to design and support OT security
• Maintain asset register and ensure policy compliance
• Monitor OT security events and support security assessments
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain security devices and systems
• Supervise 3rd party contractors to ensure policy compliance
• Contribute to FAT/SAT method statements and test plans
• Provide OT security awareness sessions for staff handling OT assets
• Perform backup of security configurations of network devices

Skills

OT Security

DCS/SCADA security

Industrial protocols (DNP3, Modbus, {

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering or similar

GISCP

CISSP

CISA

ISO 27001 LA

ISA 62443 fundamentals

Tools

Industrial firewalls

Security devices (diodes)

Switches

Job description

CNS is seeking an experienced OT security specialist to coordinate and implement security solutions for industrial control systems. You will work with automation vendors, site operations, and security teams to design, deploy, and maintain OT security measures protecting critical assets.

The role involves monitoring events, conducting security assessments, and coordinating with contractors. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in process control security, ICS/SCADA exposure, and strong knowledge of