UAE
On-Site OT Cybersecurity Engineer – Maintenance & SCADA
VerityX Talent
- Industry Type
- Education, Training, Teaching, Academics
- Functional Area
- IT Information Technology Industry Education, Training, Teaching, Academics, Vehicle Tracking Solutions
- Nationality
- Any
- Keywords
- Cybersecurity Engineering DCSSCADA Systems Management HMI HumanMachine Interface Expertise OT Infrastructure Maintenance
Job Description
VerityX Talent is looking for an On-Site OT Cybersecurity Engineer to provide maintenance and technical support for DCS/SCADA, HMI, engineering workstations, and OT infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on ensuring secure and available systems on site.
- Position
- On-Site OT Cybersecurity Engineer – Maintenance & SCADA
- Company
- VerityX Talent
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Industry
- Education, Training, Teaching, Academics
- Experience
- 1 to 20 years
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day maintenance and technical support for DCS/SCADA, HMI, engineering workstations, and OT infrastructure.
- Ensure secure and available systems on site.
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About the role: On-Site OT Cybersecurity Engineer – Maintenance & SCADA
General information about this type of role, not from the employer. The employer's actual requirements may differ, so always check the job details above.
On-Site OT Cybersecurity Engineers in Maintenance & SCADA focus on protecting operational technology systems used in industrial environments, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. They typically work on-site at facilities such as educational institutions with technical training centers or organizations involved in industrial automation and control systems.
What this role usually involves
- Monitor and secure OT and SCADA systems against cyber threats.
- Perform regular maintenance and updates on cybersecurity measures for operational technology.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure system integrity and availability.
- Identify vulnerabilities and implement security improvements in control systems.
- Respond to cybersecurity incidents and support recovery efforts.
- Conduct risk assessments and compliance checks related to OT security.
Skills employers usually look for
- Knowledge of OT and SCADA systems and protocols.
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices for industrial environments.
- Ability to analyze and respond to security incidents.
- Familiarity with network security and intrusion detection tools.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with technical and maintenance teams.
Usual qualifications
- A diploma or degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or engineering is usually expected.
- Certifications related to cybersecurity or industrial control systems are advantageous.
- Experience or training in operational technology and SCADA environments is beneficial.
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