Cybersecurity Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mobility solutions provider is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer in Riyadh to enhance security and resilience against evolving cyber threats. The role involves designing security architecture, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with various teams to protect innovative solutions. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and knowledge of cybersecurity management practices, among other skills. A supportive work environment with opportunities for growth is guaranteed.

Benefits

Dynamic reward package

Comprehensive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of cybersecurity risk assessment and management practices.
• Familiar with cybersecurity standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Knowledge of architecture concepts and techniques of systems and networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and document reliable security architecture resilient against cyber threats.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and providing technical guidance.
• Manage third parties on cybersecurity aspects.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk assessment

Cybersecurity architecture design

Technical problem-solving

Continuous learning

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Nmap

OpenVAS

Nexpose

Metasploit

Nessus

Burp

Job description

Cybersecurity Engineer

Date: 27 Oct 2025

Location: Riyadh, SA

Company: Alstom

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.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your cybersecurity architecture and engineering expertise in a new cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward‑thinking teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and resilience of Alstom's solutions, protecting them against evolving cyberthreats. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, project management, and third‑party vendors), conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, defining security requirements, and providing technical guidance to project teams, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Understanding the solution to be delivered and secured.
• Designing and documenting reliable security architecture resilient against cyber threats (CADRA).
• Leading or contributing to cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Support and deploy cybersecurity knowledge and processes.
• Conducting cybersecurity evaluations of developed solutions.
• Managing third parties on cybersecurity aspects.
• Overseeing cybersecurity vulnerability management.
• Providing technical guidance and supervision for project/program teams.
• Supporting engineering teams to address design and technical challenges related to cybersecurity implementation.
• Acting as a key reference for management and third parties on cybersecurity architecture and technical implementation.

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:

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience or understanding of cybersecurity risk assessment and management practices.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity architecture design and implementation.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills with a focus on resilience and adaptability.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies.

• Technical proficiency in the following field
  • Architecture concepts and techniques of systems and networks, operating systems and associated programming languages.
  • Knowledge of the main techniques for evaluating systems security.
  • Knowledge of tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, OpenVAS, Nexpose, Metasploit, Nessus, Burp.

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:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Progress towards becoming a key contributor to Alstom’s cybersecurity strategy and gaining recognition as a technical expert in the field.
• Utilise our inclusive and collaborative working environment, designed to foster growth, resilience, and continuous learning.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• 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. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

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.