Senior Engineer - OT Cybersecurity

🏢 CPX Piceance
📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeRemote
📅 Posted: 1w ago🔄 Updated: 1w ago
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This role is for a Senior Engineer specializing in OT Cybersecurity, based in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and integrating OT cybersecurity solutions within utility environments and master control centers. Key duties include designing High-Level and Low-Level Designs, conducting gap and risk assessments against standards like IEC 62443 and NIST, performing physical installations of cybersecurity devices, and supporting commissioning activities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, 7-12 years of experience in cyber/OT infrastructure execution within utility or industrial settings, and specific OT cybersecurity certifications. Familiarity with UAE utility HSE standards is also essential.
Required Skills
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Risk AssessmentIoTHSEMEP SystemsMethod Statements
Other
network cutoversIP schemessecure remote accessVRF mappingIEC 62443
Information Technology
RoutingCybersecurityFirewallsNISTLogging
Requirements
Seeking highly skilled Engineers/Senior Engineers/Lead Engineers with a strong background in OT cybersecurity solutions, operational technology, instrumentation, and experience in high/low voltage substations. Responsibilities include designing and developing HLD/LLD, performing gap and risk assessments (IEC 62443, NIST), physical installation of devices, validating drawings, implementing OT cyber infrastructure, supporting network cutovers, and executing FAT/SAT/commissioning. Must have 7-12 years of experience in cyber/OT infrastructure execution in utilities, substations, rail, or industrial environments, with proven track record in brownfield site implementation and commissioning support. Familiarity with UAE utility HSE expectations and OSHAD-aligned requirements is mandatory. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and relevant OT cybersecurity certifications (ISA 62443, GICSP, CISSP) are required.
Description
OverviewWe are seeking highly skilled Engineers / / Senior Engineer / Lead Engineer to support the implementation of OT Cybersecurity solutions across utility environment and master control centers. The role involves hands-on deployment, configuration, and integration of cybersecurity technologies, infrastructure design, commissioning, and documentation. Candidates must have a strong background in operational technology (OT), instrumentation, and experience working in high and low voltage substations.ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIESDesign and develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents for OT cybersecurity infrastructure.Perform OT Cybersecurity Gap assessment , risk assessments as per IEC 62443 , NIST and international standards .Perform cable routing and physical installation of network and security devices in substations and control centers.Engineering Design (HLD/LLD) & Drawing DevelopmentReview and validate Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), existing as-built drawings, and brownfield constraints; raise RFIs and propose constructible solutions.Validate panel drawings (GA, internal layout, wiring, interconnection, termination schedules, BOM) and ensure as-built updates post commissioning.OT Cybersecurity Infrastructure Deployment & IntegrationImplement and integrate OT cyber infrastructure components (e.g., industrial firewalls, switches, IDS sensors, secure remote access, logging collectors) according to approved LLD and standards.Support network cutovers, IP schemes, VLAN/VRF mapping, routing design inputs, and secure connectivity between substations and central platforms.Ensure installations meet required security baselines and customer utility practices (documentation, labeling, ports, hardening inputs).Testing, FAT/SAT, Commissioning & AcceptanceSupport/lead FAT preparation and execution: test procedures, inspection checklists, configuration verification, and evidence packs.Execute SAT / site commissioning, including pre-checks, power-up, connectivity validation, link testing, redundancy checks, punch lists/snags, and final handover.Coordinate with OEMs and customer operations for outage windows, access approvals, and acceptance criteria signoffs.Qualifications(Technical & Non-Technical)Technical Skills / Core CompetenciesDemonstrated on-site execution in brownfield substations / utility environments (HV/LV interfaces awareness, safe work in operational sites).Strong capability in panel/cabinet build supervision, cabling, termination practices, labeling, testing, and as-built documentation.Proven ability to prepare HLD/LLD, implementable drawings, and engineering documentation packs.Understanding of OT network architecture principles (segmentation, zones/conducts), and integration constraints in utilities.Experience supporting FAT/SAT and commissioning activities with structured evidence and acceptance documentation.HSE / Compliance (Mandatory or Highly Preferred)Strong working knowledge of PTW systems, method statements and risk assessments for live utility sitesFamiliarity with UAE utility HSE expectations including OSHAD-aligned requirements and client safety governance.Minimum Work Experience7–12 years in cyber infrastructure / OT infrastructure / electrical-telecom execution in utilities, substations, rail, or industrial environments.Proven track record delivering brownfield site implementation including cabling/panels and commissioning support.Experience in data center infrastructure (rack/cabling/network build) supporting cyber platforms is a strong advantage.EducationBachelor's degree in electrical engineering / Electronics / Instrumentation / Telecom / Computer Engineering (or equivalent relevant discipline)..Relevant OT cybersecurity certifications (at least one):ISA 62443 , GICSP ,CISSP
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