The Senior OT Security Engineer is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing OT cybersecurity monitoring and detection systems. This role involves ensuring visibility, threat detection, and security compliance across industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and other OT environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and administer OT network visibility and threat detection platforms, including Nozomi Networks, Tenable OT, Schneider Electric solutions, and Dragos.
Perform upgrades, patching, and platform health monitoring to maintain OT security systems reliability.
Conduct asset discovery, network topology mapping, and anomaly detection across industrial network.
Monitor and investigate OT network traffic and alerts for suspicious or abnormal behavior.
Collaborate with SOC and incident response teams to analyze and contain OT-related security incidents.
Support vulnerability assessments, change reviews, and risk mitigation activities in OT environments.
Develop and optimize detection policies, and alerting thresholds to improve accuracy and reduce false positives.
Support OT security projects, testing, and lab initiatives related to detection and monitoring technologies.
Develop and maintain accurate documentation of OT security platforms configurations, assets, and operational procedures.
Produce regular reports on OT network visibility, asset inventory changes, and detected threats.
Provide mentorship and guidance to Junior OT security Engineers.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in OT/ICS environments, with a focus on security engineering and administration.
Strong knowledge of OT networks, industrial control systems (ICS), and SCADA systems.
Proficiency with OT security products such as Nozomi Networks, Schneider Electric solutions, Tenable OT and Dragos.
Advanced skills in PCAP analysis and network traffic interpretation.
Strong knowledge of OT protocols (Modbus, DNP3, PROFINET, OPC, etc.).
Knowledge of OT security frameworks such as IEC 62443 or NIST SP
Experience with network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Relevant certifications such as GICSP, GRID, CISSP are highly desirable.
About Malomatia
malomatia is a leading Qatar-based IT services and solutions provider, bringing together top Qatari and international talent to deliver innovative, end-to-end technology solutions that empower clients to achieve their strategic goals.
Our mission
Empowering Qatar's businesses and governments to leap into the digital future with agile, knowledge-driven solutions.
Our vision
To become Qatar's trusted knowledge partner in digital transformation, disrupting industries, shaping the future, and building a world-class tech ecosystem.
Driving change that makes a real impact
Since 2008, malomatia has been driving Qatar's digital transformation through innovative, ISO-certified IT solutions. With expertise across key public and private sectors, we empower the nation's vision with advanced services in cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and contact center excellence, elevating the role of technology in shaping Qatar's sustainable future.
Established in 2008, malomatia is a Qatari leader in IT services and digital transformation. We serve key sectors including Government, Healthcare, Education, Customs, and Transportation, delivering impactful solutions that support national development goals. Powered by a diverse team of skilled Qatari and international IT professionals, we deliver innovative, high-value digital solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients.
Our mission is to inspire customers to thrive through digital excellence, and we envision becoming the trusted partner of choice in building a smarter society through technology and talent. We are driven by core values that define our culture and approach: ownership, integrity, empathy, teamwork, transparency, agility, excellence, trust, and innovation.
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