OT Cyber Security Advisor

Hitachi Rail Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Life & disability Insurance

Worklife programs

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Limited is seeking a Cybersecurity Advisor to ensure project solutions are cyber secure by design, aligned with policy, roadmaps, and customer needs. You will lead cybersecurity activities, manage risk assessments, and implement security plans across projects.

The role requires in-depth experience in cybersecurity architecture, communication with senior management, and knowledge of ISO/NIST/IEC standards. Strong English skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity architecture, design, risk assessment and development.
• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and define cybersecurity activities across project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with Hitachi Rail, SRS and customer cybersecurity requirements.
• Provide consulting on risk assessments and vulnerability assessments.
• Interface with Global Business Unit Ground Transportation Systems for guidance.
• Assess bids and incorporate security considerations into design and costing.
• Adopt industry standards and contribute to cybersecurity guidelines.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Communication skills

Lifecycle processes

Education

Engineering degree (B.Eng or equivalent)

Tools

IEC 62443

ISO 27001/2

NIST SP 800 series

Job description

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.

Job Description

The Cybersecurity Advisor ensures consistency of project solutions that are cyber secure by design. That is, according to defined cybersecurity 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, Signalling and Rail Solutions (SRS) and customer cybersecurity requirements. The Cybersecurity Advisor 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 Hitachi Rail SRS Cybersecurity guidelines.
• Assessing bids and bid 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 Ground Transportation Systems for corporate guidance on use of industry standards, and following Hitachi Rail group processes and policies.

Key Requirements

• Skills:
  • Expertise on project and software development lifecycle, gates and process-oriented.
  • Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and succinctly with senior management about complex technical matters.
• Experience:
  • More than 5 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, design, risk assessment, and development.
• Education:
  • University degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Technical/Specialized Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity processes, standards, and industry best practices related to engineering and software development.
• Certifications:
  • CISSP security designation or equivalent preferred.
  • IEC 62443 expertise is a plus.
• Language:
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to make public presentations and demonstrations to customers.
• Excellent writing skills, with experience developing technical documentation and writing papers.
• Ability to assess team competencies and provide guidance.
• Working experience with security standards: ISO 27001/2, NIST SP 800 series, IEC 62443.
• Product development, industrial engineering, and industrial control systems expertise.

Base Salary Range

Base Salary Range : $114,000- 147,000

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation
• Company provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD
• Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

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.