Job Title: Principal Consultant – OT Security
Location: UAE, India
Experience: 10–15+ Years
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant – OT Security to lead and deliver cybersecurity initiatives across Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, and Operational Technology (OT) environments. The role involves advisory, design, implementation, and lifecycle support of OT security solutions aligned with global standards such as IEC 62443, OTCC, NIST SP 800-82, and MITRE ATT&CK for ICS.
You will work closely with clients, EPC teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to secure critical infrastructure and enable safe digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Risk, Compliance & Advisory
Perform OT security risk assessments, gap analysis, and compliance reviews based on IEC 62443, OTCC and other standards
Conduct security maturity assessments and recommend improvement roadmaps
Provide advisory services for SCADA/ICS/OT environments across small to large-scale projects
Assist clients in establishing or enhancing Cybersecurity Management Systems (CSMS)
2. Security Architecture & Design
Design and implement secure OT network architectures based on Purdue Model and segmentation strategies
Develop High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and Bill of Materials (BoMs
Review engineering documents, system architectures, and network diagrams from a security perspective
Define and maintain security baseline configurations aligned with organizational policies
3. Solution Deployment & Engineering
Lead deployment of OT cybersecurity solutions including:
Firewalls (IT/OT & industrial firewalls)
IDS/IPS
Secure remote access solutions
Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP)
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
SIEM integrations
Implement and validate solutions in EPC project environments
Support full project lifecycle: engineering, procurement, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and handover
4. Monitoring & Incident Response
Support continuous threat detection and monitoring for OT assets
Assist in incident response, investigation, and mitigation activities
Integrate OT environments with centralized monitoring and SIEM platforms
5. Pre-Sales & Client Engagement
Support RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, technical proposals, and solution positioning
Lead technical discussions with clients and stakeholders
Provide expertise during solution demonstrations and workshops
6. Policies, Procedures & Governance
Develop and implement OT security policies, standards, and procedures
Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks and industry best practices
Support clients in secure digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives
Required Skills & Expertise
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of:
OT standards: IEC 62443, NIST CSF, OTCC, NIST SP 800-82, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS
OT architectures: Purdue Model, segmentation, DMZ design
Industrial protocols: Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC-UA, Profinet
Hands-on experience or strong technical knowledge with:
Firewalls (NGFW & industrial)
SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk)
IDS/IPS and OT monitoring solutions
Backup & recovery (Veritas, Acronis)
Domain controllers for DCS environments
AV/WSUS/AWL solutions
Infrastructure & Systems Knowledge
Industrial networking components: switches, routers, FO infrastructure, NTP
Operating systems patching and firmware management
Network Management Systems (NMS)
Secure remote connectivity solutions
Platform Experience
Familiarity with major OT OEMs such as:
ABB, Siemens, Schneider, Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa
Rockwell/Allen Bradley, GE, Aspentech
OT security solutions (e.g., OWL, industrial firewalls)
Project & Operational Experience
5–7+ years of experience in deploying solutions in live OT/IT environments
Strong experience in:
FAT, SAT, commissioning, and acceptance processes
Working in critical infrastructure environments
Multi-vendor and EPC project coordination
Preferred Certifications
IEC 62443 Expert or similar certifications like ISA/IEC 62443 Risk Assessment Specialist)
CISSP / CISM/ CEH
Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
Other relevant OT or cybersecurity certifications
