Senior Engineer - OT Cybersecurity

We 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.

Overview

Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Skills/Certifications (Technical & Non-Technical)

Technical Skills / Core Competencies

• Demonstrated 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 sites
• Familiarity with UAE utility HSE expectations including OSHAD-aligned requirements and client safety governance.
• Utility Competency Certificate (e.g., Transco Competent Person or equivalent) OR demonstrable eligibility to obtain (substation experience, PTW exposure, toolbox talks, etc.).
• NEBOSH IGC (or equivalent) and OSHAD registration card
• First Aid / Fire Fighting certificates (as commonly requested for utility site roles).
• Strong ownership mindset, coordination with multiple stakeholders (client/OEM/subcontractors), and ability to execute under schedule constraints.
• High attention to detail in drawings, cabling schedules, labeling, and evidence packs.
• Clear communication and disciplined reporting for site progress, risks, and dependencies
  
  

Minimum Work Experience

• 7–12 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.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’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