Director Tech Consulting Cybersecurity OT Qatar

Director AEET / Operational Technologies (OT) Cyber Security Qatar

EY is looking for an experienced and passionate Cyber OT (Operational Technologies) Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security and / or IoT expert to join a world leading practice focused on protecting mission critical systems and national critical infrastructures. This role is a critical part of an operational service to protect some of the worlds leading organizations from Cyber threats that span more than just IT. The successful candidate will work closely with the regional cyber leadership. The candidate is expected to possess strong knowledge and skills on OT / IC security.

As a consulting Manager in Cyber security you’ll support in preparing presentations and in designing proposals and solutions for moderately complex projects – or for elements of highly complex projects – and provide subject matter insight to bids and proposals.

Drawing on your skills and experience you’ll contribute to creating innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs and contribute to thought addition. You’ll support the packaging of overall project findings into clear, concise, high‑quality work products.

While reporting to the MENA Cyber Security leadership you will be contributing as a subject matter resource for OT / IC Cyber Security topics applicable to EY’s Cyber Security Strategy.

As a respected senior professional you’ll communicate effectively with EY’s engagement partners and managers and work to build, manage and motivate high‑performing teams.

The opportunity

At EY we have ambitious plans to expand our already market‑leading Cybersecurity practice. With investment secured we continue to build our MENA‑based cyber practice and anticipate continued growth throughout the next five years. We need excellent people across all grades to join us and to be part of our exciting growth strategy.

EY is looking for a consulting Director AEET / OT to join our Cyber Security team in Qatar. While the role will be based in Doha you will be expected to travel extensively for client related travel to GCC and other parts of MENA region (at least 50‑80%).

Your key responsibilities

A large part of your role will be engagement delivery and provide support to executives for business development. We expect you to lead and deliver DPP and cybersecurity engagements with very minimal supervision. We also expect you to support executives in development of proposals, presentations and other business development activities. You will be responsible for the delivery and quality of the final reports to our clients.

• You will have at minimum 4 years of experience in Information security and OT / IC cyber security preferably within the Oil and Gas, Power and Utilities Sectors with subject matter expertise.
• Solid Knowledge of the OT and IC security domain.
• Solid experience in IC / OT products and technologies hardware and software including but not limited to Honeywell, GE, Siemens and ABB product families and platforms.
• Strong understanding of the complex and sensitive nature of IC / SCADA environments.
• Capable of evaluating the cyber risks to SCADA, DCS, Smart Grids, DMS and ECS system architectures.
• Solid understanding of the relevant industries production processes and operational procedures.
• Solid knowledge of Industrial networking protocols security such as DNP3, Modbus, Profinet.
• In‑depth endpoint OS and Server OS knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of OT Capable SIEM security events logging and monitoring technologies and platforms such as Splunk, Arcsight, QRadar or others.
• Experience in deploying unidirectional firewalls, host‑based firewalls, Anti‑Malware, HIDS in plant and operational environments.
• Awareness of Network monitoring technology platforms such as Fidelis, XPS, RSA or others.
• Awareness of End point protection tools, hardening techniques and platforms such as CarbonBlack, Symantec, McAfee or others.
• Solid understanding of applicable best practices and security standards such as NERC‑CIP, ISA99 (IEC 62443), NIST 800‑82, Qatars National IC security standard etc.
• Internationally recognized technical certifications in relevant areas.
• Good understanding of plant Process systems, plant safety and plant integrity systems and solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

An existing track record of successful engagement delivery in data protection & privacy and cyber security is expected of all candidates for this role. A Big 4 background or comparable consulting experience is highly advantageous. A broad background across OT and security is expected with specific experience in two or more of the following areas essential.

Qualifications

What we look for

You’ll need to be highly motivated, a self‑starter and a strong communicator with the ability and experience to discuss technical content in business language to board level. You’ll also need to be a team player who is not only looking to enhance their own career but recognises the value in developing others and strengthening the team.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus we offer :

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

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