Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Abu Dhabi UAE-28 Months

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Lead client engagements and provide global technical cybersecurity expertise.

Lead and deliver cybersecurity design and integration projects and support consulting services (architectures review, compliance/gap assessment, risk management, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, etc.) to clients with IT and OT environments.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity technical expertise and produce cybersecurity deliverables.
• Identify and address client needs by building solid relationships, developing an awareness of cyber services, communicating with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner, delivering clear requests for information, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks, and communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor.
• Design and develop cybersecurity architectures for IT/OT systems and networks.
• Develop the system/subsystem security designs, system and network architecture designs, security management, backup and recovery, and patch management plans.
• Implement, build, and integrate (installation, configuration, hardening, integration, and testing) cybersecurity solutions (AntiMalware, log management, identity management, VPN, application whitelist, backup, patch management, etc.).
• Lead and contribute to the Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) and produce testing reports.
• Support and contribute to cybersecurity vulnerability assessment and penetration testing for IT/OT systems.
• Develop and adapt risk assessment methodologies and tools for both IT/OT systems.
• Perform and support cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance with applicable regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Derive cybersecurity requirements and recommendations for action according to regulatory requirements.
• Conduct cybersecurity awareness and training for the cybersecurity components that are part of the security design and prepare training materials.
• Support the project manager in regular progress review meetings, reporting project progress to company management and the customer.
• Ensure project completion within the timeline and quality as per the project plan.

Work Experience Requirements

• More than 15 years of experience in Cyber and Information Security field.
• 7 years of experience in designing & building cybersecurity architectures and solutions (Firewalls, IDS, Endpoint Protection, Application Whitelist, SIEM, Remote Access, Patch Management, VPN, etc.).
• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting and services (framework development, audit compliance/gap assessment, risk assessment/treatment, vulnerability assessment/penetration testing).
• 3 years of experience in OT environments, preferably in Aviation and Transportation.
• Solid knowledge of both international and regional standards and frameworks (e.g., NESA ISR, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO 27001, and NIST).
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office: Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:

Qualification Certification & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Data Science.
• Relevant accreditations and vendor certifications such as Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Red Hat, Microsoft, and other internationally recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, IEC 62443, CEH, etc.

Preferred:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, or Data Science.
• Previous experience in Engineering/Consulting/Professional services in Aviation and/or OT environments.

Additional Information:

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Contract