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Cybersecurity OT Engineer

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 06 Feb 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

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

Position

About the Job: The company is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in Substation Automation Systems Testing and Commissioning for various projects. As the responsible commissioning engineer, you will oversee the installation and commissioning of Substation Automation systems classified as medium complexity.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent the Commissioning function at project and design review meetings.
  • Contribute to the creation and management of the project commissioning philosophy.
  • Implement commissioning design changes and produce "as built" project documentation.
  • Support continuous improvement of project processes and system design through feedback.
  • Assist Project Managers with claims related to new scope of work, cost impact, and risk quantifications.
  • Create work plans in your area of responsibility, manage tasks to deliver on time and within budget.
  • Conduct risk and opportunity assessments during the commissioning phase.
  • Address and report any project issues related to contract, quality, program, or cost.
  • Act as the lead for commissioning activities on projects and ensure professional customer relations.
  • Coordinate site activities for customer acceptance certification.
  • Manage third-party organizations providing commissioning equipment and services.
  • Develop and coach colleagues, sharing best practices within the business unit.
  • Prepare project documentation for Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and obtain utility approvals for commissioning activities.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with in-depth knowledge of Networking and Cybersecurity.
  • Relevant certifications and training (e.g., Nozomi, Fortinet, IEC62443).
  • 5 to 10 years of experience as a Cybersecurity Commissioning Engineer, preferably in the UAE with utility approval experience.
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and multi-tasking abilities with high customer orientation.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Technical Proficiencies:

  • Thorough knowledge of Networking and Cybersecurity implementations, including Firewall configurations, Malware protection, and whitelisting.
  • Experience with Substation Automation Systems and communication protocols (IEC101, IEC104, IEC61850).
  • In-depth product knowledge of the company and competitor products.

Language Requirements:

  • Proficiency in both spoken and written Arabic and English is required.

Join the company, a global leader in electrification, where over three billion people benefit from our technologies. We invite you to apply today and be a part of our sustainable energy future.

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