Cybersecurity Lead - OT Security
Posted date [2026-05-25]
(ID: 45628)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Description and Requirements
Cybersecurity Lead - OT SecurityJob Snapshot
Role: Cybersecurity Lead - OT Security
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: I T and Services
Function: Computer-Network Security
Experience: 7+ years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Cybersecurity Lead - OT Security in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an I T and Services hiring opportunity for an experienced cybersecurity professional who can lead secure architecture, implementation, risk governance, and compliance assurance across OT, ICS, and critical infrastructure environments. The role is focused on protecting complex operational technology systems by embedding cybersecurity controls from design through deployment, monitoring, audit readiness, and ongoing operational support.
This position requires strong hands-on knowledge of OT cybersecurity, network segmentation, system hardening, SIEM integration, vulnerability management, documentation, and regulatory frameworks. It is suited for a technical leader who can work across engineering teams, vendors, project stakeholders, and compliance functions to deliver secure, resilient, and standards-aligned infrastructure.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: I T and Services
Function: Computer-Network Security
Salary: 22000-32000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Cybersecurity Lead - OT Security role supports the secure delivery of high-impact technology and engineering projects where operational continuity, compliance, and risk reduction are essential. The role ensures that cybersecurity is not treated as an afterthought but is built into architecture, controls, documentation, vendor coordination, monitoring, and operational readiness.
The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert across critical infrastructure and OT environments, helping teams identify security gaps, apply practical controls, maintain risk registers, support audits, and improve the overall security posture of regulated systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead cybersecurity design and secure architecture activities for OT, ICS, and critical infrastructure environments.
* Define and embed secure-by-design controls across project lifecycles, from planning and architecture through implementation and handover.
* Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and maintain risk registers with clear mitigation actions, ownership, and closure tracking.
* Oversee system hardening across infrastructure, endpoints, networks, and OT platforms.
* Support network segmentation strategies to reduce exposure and improve resilience across operational systems.
* Establish logging, monitoring, and security visibility requirements, including integration with SIEM or centralized monitoring platforms.
* Govern vulnerability management and patching processes to keep systems secure, stable, and aligned with operational requirements.
* Prepare cybersecurity documentation, technical deliverables, security evidence, audit records, and compliance submissions.
* Review vendor designs, technical proposals, security configurations, and project documentation for alignment with cybersecurity requirements.
* Coordinate with engineering teams, project managers, vendors, and operational stakeholders to ensure security requirements are understood and implemented.
* Support audits, compliance reviews, and evidence collection against relevant cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
* Provide technical guidance to engineers and specialists working across multiple cybersecurity and infrastructure projects.
* Drive continuous improvement in OT security governance, control effectiveness, documentation quality, and risk management.
Ideal Profile
The ideal candidate has 7+ years of cybersecurity experience with direct exposure to OT, ICS, critical infrastructure, or large-scale regulated technology environments. The role requires someone who can independently lead cybersecurity deliverables, advise stakeholders, and manage complex security requirements across multiple projects.
A Bachelor degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent discipline is required. Strong practical experience in OT security architecture, network security, segmentation, endpoint protection, system hardening, logging, monitoring, risk assessments, and compliance is essential.
Candidates should be confident working as a technical lead or subject matter expert, with the ability to influence vendors, engineering teams, and project stakeholders. Strong documentation skills, audit readiness, and knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks are important for success in this role.
Skills Set
* OT cybersecurity
* ICS security architecture
* Critical infrastructure security
* Network segmentation
* System hardening
* Endpoint protection
* SIEM integration
* Logging and monitoring
* Vulnerability management
* Patch governance
* Risk assessment
* Cybersecurity compliance
* Security documentation
* Audit support
* Risk registers
* Vendor security coordination
* Secure-by-design architecture
* DESC ICS Security Standard 2019
* CLC-TS 50701
* PCI DSS v4.0
* IEC 62443
* NIST Cybersecurity Framework
* NIST SP 800-82
* EN 50126
* EN 50128
* EN 50129
Why Join Us
This role offers strong exposure to advanced I T and Services projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a focus on OT cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, engineering technology, and secure digital transformation. It is a valuable opportunity for senior cybersecurity professionals who want to work on high-impact systems where security, resilience, compliance, and operational reliability are business-critical.
The position provides the chance to influence secure architecture, support regulated environments, work with experienced engineering and technology teams, and contribute to stronger cybersecurity maturity across complex infrastructure projects.
About the Company
Al-Futtaim is a diversified regional business headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with operations across automotive, retail, financial services, real estate, healthcare, engineering, and technology. Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies delivers engineering services, systems integration, technology infrastructure, digital transformation, project management, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance solutions for customers across the UAE and wider region.
