Hybrid Cybersecurity Lead – Rail & Transit

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About the role

  • Cybersecurity Lead providing technical expertise and leadership for rail and transit projects. Responsible for managing cybersecurity risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership and technical expertise in cybersecurity for rail and transit projects across the organization
  • Responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing cybersecurity risks for complex subsystems
  • Oversees the development and implementation of cybersecurity management plans, security specifications, and verification and validation strategies for large-scale transit projects
  • Acts as the primary technical liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, and third-party vendors on all matters related to cybersecurity for rail and transit projects
  • Defines project scope related to cybersecurity, organizes and executes assignments
  • Develops and implements cybersecurity management plans, risk management strategies, and configuration management processes for complex rail and transit projects
  • Conducts quality control checks, reviews cybersecurity-related documentation and specifications developed by design staff
  • Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art methods and developments in cybersecurity and systems engineering, and recommends changes or improvements to engineering plans and programs
  • May function as the project manager for routine to complex cybersecurity projects.

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • M.S. or graduate-level technical coursework preferred
  • 5 or more years of experience focused on cybersecurity for rail and transit projects
  • Demonstrated experience with cybersecurity tools and frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, IEC 62443, SIEM platforms)
  • 10 years of experience in rail and transit is preferred
  • Strong technical writing and communications skills, proven through technical presentations, technical papers, and/or participation in technical committees
  • Demonstrated expertise in train control, signalling, and related safety-critical systems
  • Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., AREMA, IEEE, FRA, FTA) and safety certification processes
  • P.E. license is desired.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
  • employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • leaves of absences options
  • flexible work options
  • recognition and employee satisfaction programs
  • employee assistance program
  • voluntary benefits

Job title

Cybersecurity Lead – Rail & Transit

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$101,900 - $169,800 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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