Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

N18 FERROVIAL HOLDING US CORP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Corporate US, LLC in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to build a comprehensive cybersecurity program across CINTRA USA. You will identify risks, design controls, and drive security across IT/OT, cloud, and industrial systems.

Collaboration with internal teams ensures governance, audits, and regulatory compliance are effective. The role demands experience with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and SASE/Zero Trust, plus cloud security and GRC processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in managing complex cybersecurity environments and incidents.
• Experience with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF implementations.
• Knowledge of legal/compliance requirements and GRC.
• Familiarity with SASE and Zero Trust architectures.
• Experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Develop a cybersecurity practice at CINTRA USA by defining and implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.
• Provide security for CINTRA IT/OT systems by identifying vulnerabilities across software, hardware, networks, data centers, and cloud environments, and designing regulation-compliant strategies and defensive controls.
• Manage and monitor security projects, including benchmarks and proof-of-concepts, and oversee audits (SOC 2 and PCI).

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

GRC

SASE

Zero Trust

ICS/OT/IoT security

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/Google)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Our Corporate organization oversees business activities, providing strategic planning, communication, legal, finance and human resources services to the business units. As a member of our corporate organization, you will have a broad view of our company, further supporting your career development.

Why Ferrovial?

Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference. Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation. Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth. Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health. Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, Ferrovial Corporate US, LLC, Austin, TX.

Develop a cybersecurity practice at CINTRA USA (CINTRA) by defining and implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. Provide security for CINTRA IT/OT systems by identifying vulnerabilities across software, hardware, networks, data centers, and cloud environments, and designing regulation-compliant strategies and defensive controls to protect against attacks and threats. Negotiate contracts, conditions, and terms related to the cybersecurity baseline for subsidiaries and joint ventures. Ensure the deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of appropriate security measures and controls for products and services developed through digital and technology initiatives. Manage and monitor security projects, including initiating and launching benchmarks and proof-of-concepts. Oversee cybersecurity vendors, develop policies, oversee audits (including SOC 2 and PCI), and collaborate across departments to strengthen the security posture and streamline GRC processes, including the use of GRC tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology or a related field, and four (4) years of related work experience.
• Must have four (4) years of experience with/in: Managing complex cybersecurity environments and incidents throughout the full lifecycle; Deploying, maintaining, and assessing ISO 27001 and NIST CSF environments; Identifying and addressing adherence to and risks derived from legal and compliance requirements, including Government Risk and Compliance (GRC); Defining, deploying, monitoring, evaluating, testing, and improving security architectures, risk models, infrastructures, and services within corporate and international settings; Architecture models including SASE and Zero Trust; Modern enterprise architectures and their integration within Internet Open Architecture models, including industrial systems (ICS), IoT, and OT/IT environments; Services provided by major *aaS providers, including Amazon AWS, Azure, Bluemix, Google Cloud, Cloudera, and Atlas/Mongo; and Developing, planning, maintaining, and testing Business Continuity Plans, including Disaster Recovery Plan.

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a "Protected Class"), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!