OT Cybersecurity Engineer - Transit & Rail Systems

WSP in the U.S.; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 102,300 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave and vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced cybersecurity engineer to support their Critical & Emerging Technology team. This role will involve OT cybersecurity engineering, risk assessments, and collaboration across project life cycles. The ideal candidate will possess 7-10 years of OT cybersecurity experience, with a strong understanding of rail and transit systems. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within the industry.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of OT cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years in transit or critical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise in threat modeling, penetration testing, and OT network security.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, and/or CompTIA Security+.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability evaluations.
• Support secure OT system and network architecture development.
• Contribute to cybersecurity procurement documentation and master plans.

Skills

OT cybersecurity experience

threat modeling

penetration testing

rail/transit OT systems

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

OT security tools (e.g., Nozomi, Claroty)

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced cybersecurity engineer to support their Critical & Emerging Technology team. This role will involve OT cybersecurity engineering, risk assessments, and collaboration across project life cycles. The ideal candidate will possess 7-10 years of OT cybersecurity experience, with a strong understanding of rail and transit systems. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within the industry.