Principal IT/OT and Cyber security Engineer
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About the Role
Mott MacDonald seeks a Principal IT/OT and Cybersecurity Engineer to lead secure design and integration of IT and Operational Technology systems for metro station projects. The role requires expertise in cybersecurity compliance, industrial control systems, and coordination with construction teams.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement IT/OT cybersecurity strategy aligned with RTA, UAE NESA, and international standards
- Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and security audits for construction and operational environments
- Oversee design, installation, and integration of IT and OT systems including SCADA/BMS, access control, CCTV, and network systems
- Ensure secure integration between building systems and metro operational systems
- Implement cybersecurity controls for live metro station environment
- Monitor network and OT systems for vulnerabilities, threats, and incidents
- Lead incident response planning and execution
- Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities
- Liaise with RTA authorities, project consultants, contractors, and system integrators
- Prepare cybersecurity plans, policies, and procedures
Requirements
- Develop and implement IT/OT cybersecurity strategy aligned with RTA, UAE NESA, and international standards
- Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and security audits for construction and operational environments
- Oversee design, installation, and integration of IT and OT systems including SCADA/BMS, access control, CCTV, and network systems
- Ensure secure integration between building systems and metro operational systems
- Implement cybersecurity controls for live metro station environment
- Lead incident response planning and execution
- Liaise with RTA authorities, project consultants, contractors, and system integrators
- Prepare cybersecurity plans, policies, and procedures
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About the role
- The Principal IT/OT & Cybersecurity Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and assurance of secure IT and Operational Technology (OT) systems.
- This role is critical to ensuring cybersecurity compliance, system integration, and uninterrupted operations.
- The position requires strong expertise in infrastructure security, industrial control systems (ICS), and coordination with multi disciplinary construction and MEP teams.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement IT/OT cybersecurity strategy aligned with RTA, UAE NESA, and international standards (e.g., ISO 27001, IEC 62443).
- Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and security audits for construction and operational environments.
- Ensure all systems meet compliance requirements for critical infrastructure and public transport systems.
- Oversee the design, installation, and integration of IT and OT systems, including SCADA/BMS systems, access control & CCTV, network and communication systems.
- Ensure secure integration between building systems (MEP, curtain wall systems, utilities) and metro operational systems.
- Work closely with contractors and vendors to ensure cybersecurity by design principles.
- Implement cybersecurity controls for a live metro station environment minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
- Develop procedures for secure construction activities near critical infrastructure.
- Monitor network and OT systems for vulnerabilities, threats, and incidents.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to IT/OT systems during demolition and construction phases.
- Lead incident response planning and execution in case of cybersecurity events.
- Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities.
Requirements
- Develop and implement IT/OT cybersecurity strategy aligned with RTA, UAE NESA, and international standards.
- Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and security audits for construction and operational environments.
- Oversee design, installation, and integration of IT and OT systems including SCADA/BMS, access control, CCTV, and network systems.
- Ensure secure integration between building systems and metro operational systems.
- Implement cybersecurity controls for live metro station environment.
- Lead incident response planning and execution.
- Liaise with RTA authorities, project consultants, contractors, and system integrators.
- Prepare cybersecurity plans, policies, and procedures.
Benefits and rewards
- Rewards and bonuses through employee ownership model.
- Medical insurance and life insurance as per local plan.
- Annual leave in line with local policy.
- Maternity leave above and beyond local provisions and paternity leave provisions where applicable.
- Professional membership/institution subscription support.
- Learning and career development through project variety, technical networks and structured development opportunities.
- Inclusive culture committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Additional information
- Location: Dubai, AE
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Work Pattern: Full Time
- Market: Buildings
- Discipline: Infrastructure
- Job Ref: 15488
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