Senior Cyber Security Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-19 United Arab Emirates Full-time Hybrid ICT

Company shared salary

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Market rate

AED 25,000–AED 40,000/mo (AED 300,000–AED 480,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

Join Sener and Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure At Sener, we are delivering some of the region's most complex and innovative transportation projects. We are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Rail & Metro team in the UAE, where you'll play a key role in developing and assuring cybersecurity solutions for complex railway systems and infrastructure. If you are passionate about cybersecurity engineering, railway systems, and technical assurance, and thrive in multidisciplinary environments, we would like to hear from you. Key Job Responsibilities: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related discipline. 12-13 years of overall engineering experience. Minimum 10 years of mandatory Rail & Metro experience. Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering for Rail & Metro or other safety-critical transportation environments. Strong understanding of Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and railway control and communication systems. Experience in cybersecurity risk assessment, threat modelling, vulnerability assessment, security architecture, and security assurance. Knowledge of railway cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as EN 50701, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST, or equivalent. Experience coordinating cybersecurity requirements across railway systems, communications networks, control systems, and multidisciplinary interfaces. Experience reviewing cybersecurity requirements, system architectures, technical specifications, supplier submissions, and security documentation. Understanding of network security, segmentation, firewalls, secure remote access, identity and access management, encryption, monitoring, and incident response. Experience supporting cybersecurity design assurance, system integration, testing, and commissioning. Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills. Fluent

Requirements

  • Experience working with international engineering consultancies.
  • Experience working with railway system integrators or major rail contractors.
  • Experience in cybersecurity for automated railway systems and safety-critical environments.
  • Familiarity with GCC and UAE project requirements.
  • Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.
  • Experience supporting systems installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and technical verification.