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Cybersecurity OT Engineer

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 07 Jun 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $70k - $100k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional
  • Arabic: Professional

Position

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in Substation Automation Systems Testing & Commissioning for various projects. This role involves acting as the responsible commissioning engineer overseeing the installation and commissioning of Substation Automation systems for medium complexity assignments. The successful candidate will manage the completion of all commissioning activities efficiently and cost-effectively, adhering to contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent the Commissioning function at project and design review meetings.
  • Contribute to the creation and implementation of the project commissioning philosophy.
  • Manage commissioning design changes and the production of as-built project documentation.
  • Support Project Managers in issuing claims related to new scope, cost impact, time impact, and risk quantifications.
  • Create work plans and proactively manage responsibilities to meet project deadlines, quality, and cost targets.
  • Conduct risk and opportunity assessments during the commissioning phase to ensure safety and identify potential contract claims.
  • Serve as the company lead for commissioning activities on projects, ensuring professional interaction with customers.
  • Interface with customers and external providers for approval of plant acceptance criteria and closure of open issues.
  • Coordinate site activities to finalize customer acceptance certification.
  • Manage external organizations providing commissioning equipment, systems, or services.
  • Coach colleagues and develop best practices within the unit.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant external and internal regulations.

Your Background:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with in-depth knowledge of Networking and Cybersecurity.
  • Certifications/Training: Nozomi, Fortinet, IEC62443 (all 4 modules), and advantageous knowledge in Fortinet and CISCO Networking.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience as a Commissioning Engineer in Cybersecurity, with a strong background in large and medium complex projects.
  • Preferably possess utility approvals in the UAE.
  • Strong analytical and strategic approach with high customer orientation.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of Networking & Cybersecurity implementation, including Malware protection and firewall configuration.
  • Implementation experience of Substation Automation systems and communication protocols (IEC101, IEC104, IEC61850).
  • Proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English is required.

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