OT Cyber Security Advisor @ Thales

Cyber Crime; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Cyber Security Advisor in Toronto to ensure project adherence to cybersecurity policies, manage risk assessments, and guide cybersecurity activities. Applicants should possess a degree in Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with strong communication skills and familiarity with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, design, and risk assessment.
• Expertise in project and software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication skills for technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cybersecurity process and define security activities in project lifecycle.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Interface with Global Business Unit for cybersecurity guidelines.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Risk assessment

Communication

Technical documentation

Education

University degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

ISO 27001/2

NIST SP 800 series

IEC 62443

Job description

Thales

From Aerospace, Space, Defence to Security & Transportation, Thales helps its customers to create a safer world by giving them the tools they need to perform critical tasks

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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.

They 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 5 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, design, risk assessment and development
• 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.

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