Engineering OT Securities

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced *Engineer – Engineering OT Securities* to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions for High Voltage (HV) Transmission and Distribution projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in OT cybersecurity, SCADA security architecture, transmission systems, and engineering standards to ensure secure, reliable, and compliant operation of critical power infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and define OT cybersecurity scope of work and technical specifications for Transmission Projects (TP).
• Participate in OT cybersecurity tender evaluations and provide technical recommendations.
• Review and provide technical comments on OT cybersecurity engineering documents in accordance with the approved DDCMS documentation list.
• Witness, validate, and sign off contractor compliance with approved OT security engineering designs during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Develop OT security design implementation guidelines and engineering documentation.
• Provide engineering, design, and configuration support to project stakeholders for OT security initiatives.
• Communicate OT security architecture implementation guidance to internal teams, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Plan, implement, and maintain OT security architectures for SCADA environments (Levels 2.5 & 3.5) covering Transmission and Distribution Control Centres.
• Develop and maintain OT cybersecurity specifications in compliance with international standards and Dubai Government regulations.
• Support the development of technical requirements for OT security products and Proof of Concept (PoC) use cases.
• Provide detailed cybersecurity design inputs covering physical security, component security, and service management security.
• Conduct gap assessments of existing OT security baselines and define the required cybersecurity controls.
• Witness and manage OT security testing activities for capital projects and PoC implementations, including equipment prequalification.
• Research and evaluate emerging OT cybersecurity technologies for implementation within transmission infrastructure.
• Maintain OT security technical specifications for *400kV, 132kV, 33kV, and 11kV* transmission and distribution systems.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Holders
• Minimum *6 years* of experience in:

• High Voltage (HV) Transmission Projects
• Engineering Design
• Quality Control (QC)
• Testing and Commissioning

• Diploma Holders
• Minimum *8 years* of relevant experience in:

• High Voltage (HV) Transmission Projects
• Engineering Design
• Quality Control (QC)
• Testing and Commissioning

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of *Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity*
• Experience with *SCADA Security Architecture*
• Understanding of *High Voltage Transmission & Distribution Systems*
• Knowledge of *IEEE, IEC, and British Standards (BS)*
• Experience in OT security engineering, testing, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Ability to conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and gap analyses
• Expertise in OT security specifications, engineering documentation, and technical reviews
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent technical report writing and documentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• Experience with *BIM* and *Autodesk Revit*
• Knowledge of Transmission Control Centre security architectures
• Experience with Proof of Concept (PoC) validation and cybersecurity product evaluation
• Familiarity with Dubai Government cybersecurity regulations and compliance requirements

Salary & Benefits

Up to *AED 15,000* per month (non GCC) Up to *AED 21,000* per month (GCC)

• Opportunity to work on critical Transmission & Distribution infrastructure projects
• Exposure to advanced OT cybersecurity technologies and SCADA environments
• Career growth within a leading engineering and utility environment

If you have expertise in OT Cybersecurity, SCADA Security Architecture, and High Voltage Transmission Systems, we invite you to apply and become part of a team securing critical power infrastructure