Project Cybersecurity Engineer

Alstom; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Global exposure

Inclusive culture

Learning programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Alstom in Bangalore is seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Specialist to safeguard critical transit infrastructure. You’ll design security architectures, perform risk assessments, and manage incidents alongside cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance with standards like ISO27005, 62443, and NIST. A BE/B.Tech or higher and 7+ years in cybersecurity are preferred. Dynamic, autonomous minds will thrive in our global rail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BE/B.Tech) or higher in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related fields.
• Understanding of cybersecurity risk analysis methods (ISO 27005, Ebios).
• Knowledge of standards like ISO 2700X, 62443, NIST, NIS or French LPM.
• Familiarity with security concepts such as GRC, IAM, DLP, PKI, SOC, IDS/IPS, SAP security.
• Technical proficiency in at least two areas (system/network architecture, OS, or programming).
• Experience with tools like Wireshark, Nmap, OpenVAS, Nessus, BURP.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to tender, project, and program cybersecurity activities.
• Performing cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Designing security architecture and implementing controls.
• Conducting cybersecurity evaluations.
• Managing third-party cybersecurity risks.
• Overseeing vulnerability management and incident resolution.
• Defining and contributing to cybersecurity processes and standards.

Skills

Security design

Risk assessment

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Regulatory compliance

Embedded/industrial systems

Education

BE/B.Tech or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Wireshark

Nmap

OpenVAS

Nessus

Burp Suite

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, 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 Specialist in Bangalore e’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your cybersecurity expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and innovative teammates.

You'll contribute to ensuring the safety and resilience of our transportation systems, protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, IT, and operations), conduct risk assessments, and implement robust cybersecurity measures, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of cybersecurity design and risk assessment, but also vulnerability management and incident resolution.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contributing to tender, project, and program cybersecurity activities
• Performing cybersecurity risk assessments
• Designing security architecture and implementing additional security controls
• Conducting cybersecurity evaluations
• Managing third-party cybersecurity risks
• Overseeing vulnerability management and incident resolution
• Optionally participating in norms and standards committees
• Ensuring cyber trend monitoring (e.g., new threats, technologies, etc.)
• Defining and contributing to cybersecurity processes and standards
• Supporting and deploying cybersecurity knowledge through coaching, awareness sessions, and training programs
• Peer reviewing cybersecurity deliverables from other projects and programs

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:

• A bachelor’s degree (BE/B.Tech) or higher in a relevant field
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related fields
• Understanding of cybersecurity risk analysis methods (e.g., ISO 27005, Ebios)
• Knowledge of key standards and regulations, such as ISO 2700X, 62443, NIST, NIS, or French LPM
• Familiarity with security solutions and concepts, such as BRP/DRP, GRC, IAM, DLP, PKI, SOC, IDS/IPS, SAP security
• Technical proficiency in at least two areas, such as system/network architecture, operating systems, or programming languages
• Experience with tools like Wireshark, Nmap, OpenVAS, Nexpose, Metasploit, Nessus, or BURP
• Understanding of encryption tools (e.g., Truecrypt, Openssl) and low-level filtering (e.g., Firewalls, Iptables, OpenVPN)
• Experience in intrusion testing techniques
• Knowledge or experience in embedded or industrial systems (e.g., railway or aeronautics) is a plus
• A dynamic, autonomous, and creative mindset with the ability to work in complex environments

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
• 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
• Progress towards senior cybersecurity roles or management positions
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.