Cyber security engineer

Muscat Tax Free19 hours agoFull-time External
Negotiable
OT Cybersecurity Engineer (Industrial) Location: Oman (site-based) Overview We are seeking an experienced OT Cybersecurity Engineer to secure operational technology environments in live industrial projects. This role ensures plant availability, safety, and compliance while leveraging virtualization technologies. Key Responsibilities Design and implement OT cybersecurity architectures for industrial environments Secure DCS, PLC, SCADA, and Safety Systems in live plant conditions Implement IT/OT network segmentation (zones & conduits, DMZs) Conduct OT cyber risk assessments and gap analyses Support compliance with IEC 62443 and industrial cybersecurity standards Work closely with control engineers, IT teams, and site operations Utilize VMware and virtualization technologies (e.g., virtualized IC environments, segmented virtual machines) to enhance security and resilience Support vulnerability management and OT incident response activities Required Experience Strong background in OT/industrial cybersecurity Experience securing industrial control systems (DCS, SCADA, PLC, Safety) Solid working knowledge of IEC 62443 Hands‑on experience with VMware or similar virtualization in OT contexts Experience working at the IT/OT boundary Site-based experience in oil & gas, energy, utilities, or heavy industry Nice to Have Experience with industrial firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco) Prior GCC / Middle East project exposure #J-18808-Ljbffr