The company is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Security Expert to join our team for a major railway project in the UAE. This critical role will focus on ensuring the security, resilience, and protection of railway infrastructure, assets, personnel, and passengers by implementing advanced security technologies, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance measures.
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The Security Expert will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security systems, including access control, video surveillance (CCTV), perimeter security, intrusion detection, and cybersecurity measures to safeguard railway operations. This position requires extensive collaboration with engineering teams, government security agencies, law enforcement, and operations personnel to develop a comprehensive security strategy that meets international and UAE security regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and oversee the implementation of integrated security systems across railway stations, depots, tunnels, and operational control centers.
- Design and optimize CCTV surveillance networks, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, and perimeter security solutions.
- Ensure the seamless integration of physical security measures with operational control systems (OCS) and SCADA networks for real-time monitoring.
- Implement cybersecurity best practices to protect railway IT and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure from cyber threats.
- Conduct security risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis to identify potential risks to railway operations.
- Develop contingency plans, emergency response protocols, and mitigation strategies to address physical and cyber threats.
- Coordinate with government security agencies, police, and transport authorities to align security measures with national security policies.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Security Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree in Security Systems, Cybersecurity, or Critical Infrastructure Protection is a plus.
- 15+ years of experience in security engineering, cybersecurity, or risk management for railways or metros projects.
- Expertise in designing and managing integrated security systems, including CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection.
- Familiarity with UAE security regulations, international security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, IEC 62443), and railway safety protocols.
Desired Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and correspondence.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing complex challenges and developing effective solutions.
- Proactive mindset, staying ahead of emerging threats and challenges in the transportation sector.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of additional languages would be a plus.
