Senior IT/OT Security Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IT/OT Security Manager to lead the development and execution of our cybersecurity strategy for both information technology and operational technology environments in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and managing robust security programs, ensuring governance, risk management, compliance, and assurance across complex enterprise and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive IT/OT security strategy aligned with business objectives
• Lead governance initiatives by establishing security policies, standards, and procedures
• Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for both IT and OT environments
• Ensure compliance with regional and international regulations and frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, ISA/IEC 62443, NIST)
• Oversee security assurance activities including audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments
• Manage security incident response processes and coordinate investigations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, engineering, operations) to integrate security into project lifecycles
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to security team members
• Report to senior leadership on security posture, risk metrics, and remediation plans

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field
• 20+ years of progressive experience in IT and OT cybersecurity management
• Expert technical knowledge of IT cybersecurity domains including network security, endpoint protection, and intrusion detection
• Deep technical expertise in OT cybersecurity for ICS, SCADA, DCS, and critical infrastructure
• Strong experience with governance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 and ISA/IEC 62443
• Proven track record in risk management: identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting
• In-depth understanding of compliance requirements: NIST, NERC CIP, UAE Cybersecurity Regulations
• Hands-on experience with security assurance methodologies including audits and vulnerability assessments
• Demonstrated leadership in building and managing high-performance security teams
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related discipline
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GICSP
• Experience in the oil & gas, energy, or utilities sectors
• Proven success in securing brownfield and greenfield OT deployments
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27019 for process control security
• Exposure to cloud security in industrial environments
• Experience with digital transformation and IIoT security initiatives