Senior SOC Engineer – OT Security | WorkWavez Solutions | Doha, Qatar

Tech Junction Ltd; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkWavez Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Senior SOC Engineer - OT Security for an onsite engagement in Doha, Qatar. You will architect, monitor, and defend ICS/SCADA/DCS environments and lead incident response for OT security incidents.

The role requires 5+ years in OT/ICS security, hands-on expertise with Nozomi Networks and Forescout, and an OT security certification such as GICSP or ISA/IEC 62443. This is a permanent onsite position with strong growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity operations, SOC or OT/ICS security.
• Hands-on expertise in OT/ICS security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, DCS, PLC architectures.
• Experience with Nozomi Networks and Forescout platforms.
• OT cybersecurity certifications such as GICSP or ISA/IEC 62443.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events across OT and ICS environments.
• Deploy and configure OT security platforms (Nozomi, Forescout) for asset discovery.
• SIEM monitoring, log analysis, threat detection rule tuning, and event correlation.
• Lead incident response investigations and containment in OT/ICS contexts.
• Collaborate with plant engineers, IT security, and system admins to enforce secure baselines.
• Support security audits and ISA/IEC 62443 compliance activities.

Skills

OT/ICS security monitoring

Threat analysis

Incident response

SIEM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Nozomi Networks

Forescout

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced industrial cybersecurity monitoring, operational technology (OT) incident response, and critical infrastructure protection in Doha, Qatar, WorkWavez Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is actively seeking an accomplished Senior SOC Engineer - OT Security for a permanent onsite engagement. In this vital cybersecurity role, you will architect, monitor, and defend industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA environments, and distributed control systems (DCS) against evolving cyber threats. Bringing deep specialized expertise in OT security tooling and threat analysis, you will empower global enterprise critical infrastructure to achieve uncompromised operational resilience, threat detection accuracy, and regulatory compliance. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and exceptional professional growth within a premier global technology solutions and cybersecurity enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Senior SOC Engineer - OT Security supporting WorkWavez Solutions on-site in Doha, Qatar, you will take full operational, tactical, and analytical ownership of industrial security monitoring, SIEM event tuning, threat analysis, and incident remediation across manufacturing and energy environments. Your day-to-day responsibilities include deploying and administering specialized OT security tools such as Nozomi Networks and Forescout, analyzing cyber threat vectors targeting industrial control systems (ICS), tuning security detection algorithms, and coordinating incident response playbooks. You will operate in an onsite enterprise office environment while collaborating closely with cross-functional industrial automation, cybersecurity operations, and IT infrastructure squads.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and cyber threats across operational technology (OT) and industrial control system (ICS) environments.
• Administer and configure advanced industrial cybersecurity platforms including Nozomi Networks and Forescout for deep packet inspection and asset discovery.
• Perform continuous SIEM monitoring, log aggregation, threat detection rule tuning, and security event correlation across SCADA and DCS networks.
• Conduct comprehensive cyber threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and risk mitigation for industrial control systems and PLCs.
• Lead incident response investigations, forensic analysis, and containment actions for OT security breaches and network anomalies.
• Collaborate closely with industrial plant engineers, IT security analysts, and system administrators to enforce secure architecture baselines.
• Participate in regular security audits, compliance reviews against ISA/IEC 62443 standards, and penetration testing drills.
• Maintain detailed incident documentation, threat intelligence reports, and operational security runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in cybersecurity operations, security operations center (SOC), or OT/ICS security.
• Strong, demonstrable hands‑on professional expertise in OT/ICS security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response frameworks.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in industrial control system architectures including SCADA, DCS, and PLCs.
• Deep practical experience administering specialized OT security platforms such as Nozomi Networks and Forescout.
• Solid practical grasp of SIEM tool tuning, log analysis, network traffic monitoring, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Mandatory possession of at least one relevant OT cybersecurity certification, such as GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) or ISA/IEC 62443 certification.
• Mandatory physical availability and legal work authorization for permanent onsite professional operations in Doha, Qatar.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, or OSCP.
• Prior professional working experience in critical infrastructure sectors, energy corporations, oil & gas, or manufacturing enterprises.
• Hands‑on familiarity with cloud security frameworks, IoT security protocols, and network segmentation best practices.
• Experience utilizing enterprise ticketing and IT service management platforms such as Jira, ServiceNow, and Confluence.
• Exposure to threat hunting methodologies and automated SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) workflows.

Application Information

• Recruiter: WorkWavez Solutions Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: HR Department
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.workwavez.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Cybersecurity Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Doha OT SOC Engineer Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Onsite Engagement (Doha, Qatar)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Senior SOC Engineer - OT Security position through WorkWavez Solutions, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Nozomi/Forescout platform experience, SCADA/ICS security background, and prominently features your mandatory GICSP or ISA/IEC 62443 certification.