Senior OT Threat Detection Engineer

CPX; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 330,517 - 440,690; Full time

Job summary

CPX is looking for a senior technical leader specialized in OT detection and cybersecurity in Abu Dhabi. The role involves designing advanced detection capabilities and enhancing visibility across ICT/SCADA systems, requiring deep expertise in OT cybersecurity and threat hunting.

Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in SOC operations, with strong hands-on experience in OT protocols and SIEM platforms. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and certifications like CISSP or GICSP are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in SOC operations with experience in OT cybersecurity.
• Experience in a lead engineering role within a SOC or industrial cybersecurity environment.
• Proven ability to design detection logic tailored to OT environments.

Responsibilities

• Design detection use cases within SIEM to enhance threat visibility.
• Build and optimize SOAR playbooks for automation of response workflows.
• Create and document SOC alert logic for high-fidelity detection.

Skills

Detection Engineering

SIEM Use Case Development

Cross-Domain Collaboration

Scripting & Automation

Deep Protocol Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Master’s degree or equivalent recognized cybersecurity certifications

Tools

QRadar

Splunk

Dragos

Nozomi

Job description

CPX is looking for a senior technical leader specialized in OT detection and cybersecurity in Abu Dhabi. The role involves designing advanced detection capabilities and enhancing visibility across ICT/SCADA systems, requiring deep expertise in OT cybersecurity and threat hunting.

Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in SOC operations, with strong hands-on experience in OT protocols and SIEM platforms. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and certifications like CISSP or GICSP are essential.