Level

G42

Senior Engineer - OT Cybersecurity

AI in this role

We are seeking highly skilled Engineers / / Senior Engineer / Lead Engineer to support the implementation of OT Cybersecurity solutions across utility environment and master control centers. The role involves hands-on deployment, configuration, and integration of cybersecurity technologies, infrastructure design, commissioning, and documentation. Candidates must have a strong background in operational technology (OT), instrumentation, and experience working in high and low voltage substations.

Overview:

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Skills/Certifications (Technical & Non-Technical)

Technical Skills / Core Competencies

  • Demonstrated on-site execution in brownfield substations / utility environments (HV/LV interfaces awareness, safe work in operational sites).
  • Strong capability in panel/cabinet build supervision, cabling, termination practices, labeling, testing, and as-built documentation.
  • Proven ability to prepare HLD/LLD, implementable drawings, and engineering documentation packs.
  • Understanding of OT network architecture principles (segmentation, zones/conducts), and integration constraints in utilities.
  • Experience supporting FAT/SAT and commissioning activities with structured evidence and acceptance documentation.
  • HSE / Compliance (Mandatory or Highly Preferred)
  • Strong working knowledge of PTW systems, method statements and risk assessments for live utility sites
  • Familiarity with UAE utility HSE expectations including OSHAD-aligned requirements and client safety governance.
  • Utility Competency Certificate (e.g., Transco Competent Person or equivalent) OR demonstrable eligibility to obtain (substation experience, PTW exposure, toolbox talks, etc.).
  • NEBOSH IGC (or equivalent) and OSHAD registration card
  • First Aid / Fire Fighting certificates (as commonly requested for utility site roles).
  • Strong ownership mindset, coordination with multiple stakeholders (client/OEM/subcontractors), and ability to execute under schedule constraints.
  • High attention to detail in drawings, cabling schedules, labeling, and evidence packs.
  • Clear communication and disciplined reporting for site progress, risks, and dependencies

Minimum Work Experience

 

  • 7–12 years in cyber infrastructure / OT infrastructure / electrical-telecom execution in utilities, substations, rail, or industrial environments.
  • Proven track record delivering brownfield site implementation including cabling/panels and commissioning support.
  • Experience in data center infrastructure (rack/cabling/network build) supporting cyber platforms is a strong advantage.

Education

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering / Electronics / Instrumentation / Telecom / Computer Engineering (or equivalent relevant discipline)..
  • Relevant OT cybersecurity certifications (at least one):
    • ISA 62443 , GICSP ,CISSP  

 

How we rate this

Senior Engineer - OT Cybersecurity at G42 rates 37 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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