OT Cyber Security Advisor

Hitachi Rail; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an OT Cyber Security Advisor to lead cybersecurity efforts in project solutions. This role involves ensuring adherence to cybersecurity policies and guidelines while managing risk assessments and vulnerability evaluations. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in cybersecurity architecture, demonstrating strong communication skills to engage with senior management on complex technical matters. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, where your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge digital transformation in the rail transportation industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity architecture and risk assessment.
• Expertise in project and software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cybersecurity processes in project development lifecycle.
• Define and manage security activities, including risk assessments.

Skills

Cybersecurity Architecture

Risk Assessment

Technical Vulnerability Assessment

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

University degree in Engineering

Computer Science degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ISO 27001/2

NIST SP 800 series

IEC 62443

Job description

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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

The Cyber Security Advisor ensures consistency of project solutions according to the defined cyber security policy, technical roadmap and Customer requirements/needs. Leads and provides guidance for all project cybersecurity activities ensuring that the project is adhering to Hitachi Rail Urban Rail Signaling (URL) and customer cybersecurity requirements.

The Incumbent will also define, review, manage and in some cases execute the cybersecurity activities (security management plans, requirements, risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, etc.).

Key Accountabilities:

• Overseeing and maintaining the cybersecurity process that includes defining the security activities in the project/product development lifecycle including plans, requirements, design, risk assessment, testing, vulnerability management, etc.
• Adopting the industry standards and methodologies for cybersecurity assessment and project development
• Aligning to, leveraging from and contributing to the GTS Cyber Security guidelines
• Assessing bids and bids requirements and incorporating those into design and cost options for projects
• Providing specialty engineering in the form of consultation services for project and product, and conducting risk assessments, and technical vulnerability assessments
• Interfacing with the Global Business Unit GTS for corporate guidance on use of industry standards, and following Hitachi Rail group processes and policies
  
  

Key Requirements:

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Expertise on project and software development lifecycle, gates and process oriented
• More than 10 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, design, risk assessment and development preferably in an Industrial Control System environment.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and succinctly with senior management about complex technical matters
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to make public presentation and demonstration to customers
• Excellent writing skills, experience writing papers, and technical documentation
• Ability to ascertain the skills and competency of staff assigned
• Working experience with security standards: ISO 27001/2, NIST SP 800 series, IEC 62443
• CISSP security designation
• Product development, industrial engineering and industrial control systems expertise
  
  

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Rail Transportation

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