OT Lead Threat Hunter M F D

A leading cybersecurity services provider specializing in advanced threat detection, incident response, and cyber resilience solutions. The organization is seeking an OT Lead Threat Hunter to strengthen its cyber defence capabilities and support clients in proactively identifying and mitigating threats across complex Operational Technology (OT) environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead proactive threat hunting activities across OT environments to identify malicious activity, vulnerabilities, and signs of compromise.
• Conduct in-depth investigations of events of interest, analyze root causes, and recommend remediation actions.
• Enhance detection capabilities by tuning and developing SIEM use cases and security control configurations.
• Evaluate and integrate new cybersecurity tools, processes, and threat hunting methodologies.
• Perform vulnerability discovery, attack simulation, and ethical hacking assessments to identify weaknesses.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and escalate incidents appropriately to incident response teams.
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong experience in OT environments, systems, and networks, including exposure to OT security tools.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to assess complex data, identify threats, and deliver actionable insights.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently under pressure.
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in information security within large-scale IT environments, including at least 5 years as a Threat Hunter.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., SANS OT, IEC/ISA, or similar) are an advantage.
  
  

Halian Group:

With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers.

Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.

At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.

OT Lead Threat Hunter in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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