Railway OT Cybersecurity Leader

Etihad Rail Operating Companies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Rail Operating Companies seeks a strategic Head of Cyber Security specializing in Operational Technology (OT) for Railway Systems in the UAE. You will protect signaling, train control, and critical railway assets, leading cross-functional teams to implement robust cyber measures and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, OT-focused controls design, SIEM-enabled monitoring, contractor oversight, and collaboration with IT, engineering, and regulatory bodies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritize OT risks with vulnerability scans and threat modeling support.
• Design and implement OT-specific security controls (firewalls, IDPS, encryption) with minimal disruption.
• Monitor OT networks, assist in incident response, and use SIEM tools for threat detection.
• Oversee SOC subcontractor performance and ensure SLA compliance with metrics.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Threat modeling

SIEM

Cybersecurity architecture

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Incident response

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

IDPS

Encryption

IEC 62443/NIST/EN 50128/50129

Job description

Etihad Rail Operating Companies seeks a strategic Head of Cyber Security specializing in Operational Technology (OT) for Railway Systems in the UAE. You will protect signaling, train control, and critical railway assets, leading cross-functional teams to implement robust cyber measures and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, OT-focused controls design, SIEM-enabled monitoring, contractor oversight, and collaboration with IT, engineering, and regulatory bodies to