OT Senior Security Engineer

Help AG; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity solutions seeks an OT Senior Security Engineer in Abu Dhabi. This role involves securing OT/ICS systems, managing cybersecurity tools, and ensuring compliance with security policies. Candidates should have a relevant degree, substantial experience in IT security, and relevant certifications such as GICSP.

Benefits

Health insurance with leading providers

Opportunities for career growth

Employee wellness activities

Learning and development programs

Annual flight tickets to home country

Inclusive and flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in IT security with a focus on OT/ICS security management.
• Experience with industrial control systems and cybersecurity protocols.
• Certifications such as GICSP or ISA/IEC 62443 are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain OT/ICS cybersecurity systems for optimal performance.
• Manage asset inventory and administer cyber defense tools.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate cybersecurity threats to OT systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

SCADA/DCS

Cybersecurity technologies

Job description

Help AG is seeking a highly skilled OT Senior Security Engineer responsible for supporting, administering, and maintaining cybersecurity systems within the Operational Technology (OT) environment. This role involves securing OT and OT-IT integration infrastructure in line with cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines.

The position ensures the availability, integrity, and security of OT/ICS systems across critical infrastructure, focusing on three core areas:

• Operate and Maintain (OM)
• Protect and Defend (PR)
• Securely Provision (SP)

Responsibilities

• Support, administer, and maintain OT/ICS cybersecurity systems to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Manage asset inventory for OT cybersecurity resources and supported infrastructure.
• Administer cyber defense tools and infrastructure, including installation, configuration, maintenance, backup, and restoration.
• Manage accounts, network rights, and access controls for OT/ICS cybersecurity systems.
• Adhere to cybersecurity metrics and KPIs specific to OT environments.
• Maintain security baseline configurations per organizational policies.
• Assist in applying security baselines on OT/ICS systems.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate cybersecurity threats to OT systems and networks.
• Utilize defense tools to monitor and respond to security events and prepare remedial action plans.
• Implement security measures to address vulnerabilities and ensure operational continuity and safety.
• Analyze network topologies to understand data flows and interfaces.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve security incidents and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate data collection for cybersecurity monitoring from OT systems.
• Monitor external sources for threat intelligence relevant to OT/ICS.
• Apply signatures and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to defense tools in response to threats.
• Support cybersecurity aspects of OT/ICS project lifecycle phases, including design and testing.
• Ensure security requirements are integrated into system architecture.
• Participate in designing security controls to ensure safety, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Lead the implementation and assessment of cybersecurity solutions for OT systems.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• 5-7 years in IT security, with at least 3 years specifically in OT/ICS security management.
• Experience with industrial control systems, SCADA/DCS (Yokogawa preferred), and cybersecurity technologies.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols and security measures for these protocols.
• Certifications such as GICSP or ISA/IEC 62443 are mandatory.
• Experience with Yokogawa and/or ABB DCS systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance with leading providers.
• Opportunities for career growth and challenging projects.
• Employee wellness and engagement activities.
• Learning and development programs.
• Annual flight tickets to home country.
• Inclusive, diverse, and flexible working environment.

About Us

Help AG, the cybersecurity arm of e& (formerly Etisalat Digital), provides enterprise security solutions across the Middle East. Since 2004, it has established itself as a trusted, vendor-agnostic cybersecurity advisor, delivering value through innovative technology and expert services.