Test & Assurance Engineer

SGS; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assurance services company in Dubai is seeking a Test & Assurance Engineer to join their Digital Assurance team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering commercial testing and assurance services focused on operational technology risk assessments for industrial control systems. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and 3-4 years of relevant experience. Strong technical knowledge and client engagement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years' experience in industrial control systems (ICS) environments.
• Familiarity with health & safety practices in industrial/OT settings.
• Relevant certifications or awareness of industry frameworks such as IEC 62443 or NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Responsibilities

• Execute OT risk assessments and assurance projects.
• Support audits against international frameworks.
• Collaborate with clients to understand system architecture and risks.

Skills

Client-facing engagement

Operational technology risk assessments

Technical knowledge

Documenting results

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical)

Job description

Role Overview

The Test & Assurance Engineer will be a key member of SGS Gulf’s Digital Assurance team, delivering commercial testing and assurance services for external clients across the region. The role focuses on operational technology (OT) risk assessments, testing, and assurance of industrial control systems (ICS), helping clients strengthen resilience, safety, and compliance in complex environments. The position combines technical knowledge with client-facing engagement, ensuring SGS delivers value-driven, independent assurance services aligned to global standards. The successful candidate will contribute to the expansion of SGS’s Digital Assurance portfolio while gaining exposure to high-impact regional and international projects.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Assessment

• Execute OT risk assessments, testing, and assurance projects across client ICS environments.
• Support audits and evaluations against international frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC standards).
• Conduct functional and compliance testing for industrial and operational systems.
• Document and report results in line with SGS protocols, ensuring accuracy and client-readiness.

Client Engagement & Delivery

• Collaborate with clients to understand system architecture, risks, and assurance requirements.
• Participate in client workshops, reviews, and technical discussions to align deliverables with business needs.
• Provide presales support by contributing to proposals, presentations, and solution scoping.

Compliance & ESG Alignment

• Ensure strict adherence to SGS policies on Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ).
• Support SGS’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability objectives through responsible service delivery.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development of methodologies, tools, and templates for Digital Assurance.
• Stay updated with emerging standards, regulations, and technologies impacting OT assurance.
• Actively share knowledge and best practices with team members.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical).
• Postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in industrial control systems (ICS) environments.
• Familiarity with health & safety practices in industrial/OT settings.
• Presales consultancy or client-facing delivery experience is highly regarded.
• Relevant certifications or awareness of industry frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or ISO standards is an advantage.

Additional Information

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