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CYBERSECURITY OT ENGINEER

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 12 Jun 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $80k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

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

Position

The company is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in Substation Automation Systems Testing & Commissioning for various projects. The successful candidate will act as the responsible commissioning engineer overseeing the installation and commissioning of Substation Automation systems, classified as medium commissioning complexity. This role entails managing the completion of all commissioning activities efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with 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 management of the project commissioning philosophy.
  • Implement commissioning design changes and produce as-built project documentation.
  • Support continuous improvement by providing lessons learned feedback.
  • Assist Project Managers in issuing claims related to new scope of work, cost impact, time impact, and risk quantifications.
  • Create and manage work plans to deliver agreed programs on time, with quality and at targeted costs.
  • Conduct risk and opportunity assessments during the commissioning phase.
  • Report contract/quality/program/cost issues to management, along with recommendations for resolution.
  • Interface with customers and external providers for plant acceptance criteria and performance tests.
  • Manage external organizations providing commissioning services and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Lead and develop colleagues, fostering a network of Engineering colleagues.
  • Create standard processes and tools for commissioning activities.

Your Background:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, with in-depth knowledge of Networking and Cybersecurity, along with relevant certifications (e.g., Nozomi, Fortinet, IEC62443 - all 4 modules).
  • 5 to 10 years of experience as a Commissioning Engineer in Cybersecurity, with experience managing large and medium complex projects.
  • Utility approval experience in the UAE is preferable.
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and customer-oriented mindset with excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of Networking and Cybersecurity implementation, including malware protection and configuration of firewalls.
  • Experience with Substation automation systems and various communication protocols (IEC101, IEC104, IEC61850).
  • Proficiency in both spoken and written Arabic and English is required.

Join the company and contribute to our commitment to safety and integrity while ensuring high-quality cybersecurity solutions for our clients.

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