Senior Cybersecurity Engineer-Air Traffic Management AbuDhabi UAE-28 Months

SEGULA Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Air Traffic Management. In this pivotal role, you will lead client engagements, delivering technical expertise in cybersecurity design and integration projects. You will develop and implement robust cybersecurity architectures while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the aviation sector, working with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and a strong background in IT/OT environments, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Cybersecurity with extensive experience in IT/OT environments.
• Expertise in designing cybersecurity architectures and compliance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity design and integration projects for IT/OT systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing

Aviation Safety

Time Management

Control Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM)

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Firewalls

SIEM

VPN

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Air Traffic Management

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Lead client engagements and provide global technical cybersecurity expertise.

Lead and deliver cybersecurity design and integration projects, supporting consulting services such as architecture review, compliance/gap assessment, risk management, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, etc., for clients with IT and OT environments.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity technical expertise and produce cybersecurity deliverables.
• Identify and address client needs: build solid relationships, develop awareness of cyber services, communicate effectively with clients, deliver clear requests for information, demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing tasks, and communicate potential conflicts to supervisors.
• Design and develop cybersecurity architectures for IT/OT systems and networks.
• Develop system/subsystem security designs, system and network architecture designs, security management, backup and recovery, and patch management plans.
• Implement, build, and integrate cybersecurity solutions (installation, configuration, hardening, integration, testing) such as Anti-Malware, log management, identity management, VPN, application whitelisting, backup, patch management, etc.
• Lead and contribute to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), producing testing reports.
• Support and contribute to cybersecurity vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for IT/OT systems.
• Use, develop, and adapt risk assessment methodologies and tools for both IT and OT systems.
• Perform cybersecurity risk assessments and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Derive cybersecurity requirements and recommendations for action based on regulatory requirements.
• Conduct cybersecurity awareness and training, including preparing training materials.
• Support the project manager in regular progress review meetings, reporting project progress to management and clients.
• Ensure projects are completed within the timeline and quality standards as per the project plan.

Work Experience Requirements

• More than 15 years of experience in Cyber and Information Security fields.
• At least 7 years experience in designing and building cybersecurity architectures and solutions (e.g., Firewalls, IDS, Endpoint Protection, Application Whitelisting, SIEM, Remote Access, Patch Management, VPN, etc.).
• At least 5 years experience in cybersecurity consulting and services (framework development, audit, compliance/gap assessment, risk assessment, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing).
• At least 3 years experience in OT environments, preferably in Aviation and Transportation.
• Solid knowledge of international and regional standards and frameworks (e.g., NESA, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications: Certification & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Data Science.
• Relevant certifications such as Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Red Hat, Microsoft, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, IEC 62443, CEH, etc.

Preferred

• Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, or Data Science.
• Previous experience in engineering, consulting, or professional services in Aviation and/or OT environments.

MANDATORY: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

Additional Information:

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Contract

Key Skills: Aviation Safety, Airside Operations, Time Management, Digital Electronics, Flight Operations, Weather Conditions, Airfield Lighting, Aviation, Airport Security, Control System, Data Management, Federal Aviation, Visual Communication, Airspace Management, Control Engineering

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1