Job Description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Summary:

The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for ongoing cybersecurity assessments of Wabtec products to determine whether they comply with applicable Wabtec cybersecurity standards and technical controls. They will advise product managers and engineering teams, create awareness of cybersecurity standards and technical controls, and recommend best practices for satisfying these standards and controls for all Wabtec products offered or made available to customers. They will work closely with others to define and maintain technical controls to address applicable regulations, industry standards, Wabtec policy, and product requirements.

Experience &

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Minimum of 6 years of experience with design, development, and/or testing of embedded industrial products and/or web systems.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in hands-on cybersecurity engineering.

Hands-on experience with Linux OS (Yocto, Buildroot, Ubuntu) and Ethernet communication (UDP, TCP-IP)

Experience with cybersecurity standards, such as IEC 62443, NIST 800-53, or ISO 27001/2.

Extensive hands-on experience with cybersecurity assessment tools and methods.

Experience in cryptography, PKI, secure boot, and key management.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, working with various stakeholders in a global organization.

Understanding of software development cycles, project development lifecycle.

Demonstrated ability and commitment in understanding industry trends to bring forth best practices.

Demonstrated commitment to process improvement.

Experience in the rail, mining, or automotive sectors preferred.

Fluent in English, with ability to communicate through verbal and written means of communication.

Responsibilities:

This position requires extensive knowledge and experience with cybersecurity controls pertaining to mainly embedded and web systems. Responsibilities will include the following:

Conduct ongoing cybersecurity reviews of Wabtec products and determine whether Cybersecurity Authorization to Operate (CATO) should be granted based on compliance with Wabtec policies, standards, and technical controls.

Support engineering teams responsible for conducting threat and risk assessments to identify product threat surfaces and attack vectors.

Interpret technical cybersecurity concepts and their business implications. Be able to clearly explain these concepts to management and other engineers.

Drive and support an authoritative technical consultation process on product cybersecurity across Wabtec’s embedded electronics and non-IT networked product portfolio including connected vehicle security, secure implementation of real-time operating systems, ongoing security support for heavy industrial systems and web services.

Recommend and consult on the design of software controls, hardening measures, and other risk mitigations to minimize attack surface and support cost-effective field maintainability of security controls.

Support engineering teams responsible for conducting root cause and corrective actions related to cybersecurity weaknesses.

Create and present training on cybersecurity to different stakeholder (management / leader / engineer)

Help to define and document security-related procedures

Select, document, and share best practices for product cybersecurity applicable to the Wabtec product portfolio.

Deliver effective project management and technical communications.

Support product teams by engaging with customers to identify product security requirements, provide security guidance, and perform technical analysis.

Serve as product cybersecurity point of contact for the assigned Wabtec group regarding activities assessment and vulnerability management.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

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