OT/ICS Cybersecurity Specialist

OT Cybersecurity Specialised Services 

We are seeking a Senior OT/ICS Cybersecurity Specialist with extensive experience in Oil & Gas process control systems. The role involves securing OT/ICS environments, supporting cybersecurity projects, and providing technical expertise across DCS, PLC, HMI, engineering systems, and industrial networks.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support OT/ICS cybersecurity projects across Oil & Gas facilities.

• Design, assess, harden, and secure DCS, PLC, HMI, Engineering Workstations, servers, and OT networks.

• Perform OT vulnerability, threat, and risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.

• Support cybersecurity activities during FAT, SAT, commissioning, and site implementation.

• Analyze OT network traffic and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols.

• Work with multiple ICS/DCS/PLC OEM platforms and coordinate with vendors and project teams.

• Ensure solutions align with applicable OT/IT cybersecurity standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent technical experience.

• 15+ years of Information Security/Cybersecurity experience, including 10+ years in Oil & Gas OT/ICS cybersecurity.

• Strong experience with DCS/PLC systems and OT environments.

• Knowledge of Modbus, Vnet, OPC, TCP/IP, UDP, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC UA, and PROFINET.

• Strong knowledge of operating systems, network architecture, firewalls, routers, switches, Active Directory, and system hardening.

• Experience with ICS OEMs such as Honeywell, GE, ABB, Yokogawa, Schneider Electric, Emerson, and Siemens.

• Strong understanding of OT threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques.

• Good knowledge of NESA IAS, ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443, and NIST.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Work Location:

Work may involve Head Office, Oil & Gas project sites, client locations, and vendor/FAT facilities. Travel may be required based on project needs in Abu Dhabi.

Please provide your CV to https://verityxtalent.co/careers/39f12eb0-5901-4cee-97a2-b5cd5848d4ca