Cybersecurity Platform Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto, ON seeks a Cybersecurity Platform Engineer to implement and maintain a robust security platform across IT and OT environments.

You'll deploy IT applications such as Active Directory, WSUS, antivirus tools, Syslog, Radius, and Zabbix while supporting testing and incident response activities. Strong Windows/Linux knowledge and 5–8 years of security experience are valuable assets.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in IT or CS is required.
• 5 to 8 years of IT security experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IT security products: Active Directory, WSUS, antivirus, Syslog, Radius, Zabbix.
• Familiarity with security protocols (Radius, VPN, IPsec, SSH) and Windows/Linux.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure IT applications and security devices.
• Provide incident response support and testing activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and tender teams for secure system design.
• Interface with Alstom’s global cybersecurity team for evolutions and improvements.

Skills

Cybersecurity

IT security

Networking knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree in IT or CS

Tools

Active Directory

WSUS

Antivirus tools

Syslog

Radius

Zabbix

VMware/Harvester

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Cybersecurity Platform Engineer in Toronto, ON, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your strong cybersecurity and IT expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, innovative, and solution-driven teammates.

You’ll play a key role in implementing and maintaining our cybersecurity platform, ensuring it aligns with design directives and meets contractual project requirements. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, such as engineering, customer service, and tender teams, to perform a wide range of security engineering tasks, including deployment, configuration, and hardening of security devices and IT applications.

You’ll specifically take care of tasks like deploying IT applications such as Active Directory, WSUS, Antivirus solutions, Syslog, Radius, and Zabbix, but also supporting testing activities and providing technical support for issues and incident responses.

We’ll look to you for

• Supporting the evaluation and selection of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products based on project needs
• Demonstrating strong working knowledge of Windows Active Directory and Windows OS, virtualization in VMWare or Harvester
• Good knowledge of Network devices configuration Switches, Firewalls and Routing
• Executing security engineering tasks, including deploying and configuring IT applications
• Providing technical support for customer queries and incident response
• Collaborating with core engineering functions to ensure a unified and secure system design
• Interfacing with Alstom’s global cybersecurity technical team to integrate new evolutions and improvements

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• An engineering degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Experience or understanding of IT and security, ideally with 5 to 8 years in the field

Knowledge of IT security products such as Active Directory, WSUS, Antivirus tools, Syslog, Radius, and Zabbix

Familiarity with security protocols (e.g., Radius, VPN, IPsec, SSH) and operating systems like Windows and Linux

A strong foundation in documentation, reporting, and presentation skills

Understanding of networking and network design (advantageous)

Experience with embedded or industrial systems (railway, aeronautics, etc.) is a plus

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning opportunities
• Progress towards senior leadership roles or specialized technical roles, depending on your aspirations

Perks and Benefits

• benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Salary Range: $80,000 to $105,000 CAD annual

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud.

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role. Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at [e-mail] while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.