Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior or Principal Cyber Security Engineer to join our growing our Cyber Security team under the Systems Engineering practice. This position will suit a committed and ambitious professional who can demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills combined with commercial awareness and the ability to play their part in growing a dynamic high-performance team.

• Supporting the Lead Cyber Security Engineer you will deliver cyber security solutions, to our rail & infrastructure clients, on projects from Concept phase up to Operation and Maintenance Phase, managing the cyber security governance and lifecycle activities and actively contribute to the creation of relevant evidence.
• Supporting the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer in cybersecurity strategy definition.
• Maintain good working relationships with clients and ensure that their requirements are being fulfilled by the business.
• Be able to adapt to design challenges and find workable solutions that take into account quality, cost and other disciplines.
• Ensure that all relevant cybersecurity standards are being met throughout the cybersecurity process and liaise with the other disciplines teams and the lead cybersecurity engineer if any issues are identified.
• Assist in the Management of Cybersecurity schedules and deliverables.
• Attend standards briefings run by the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer and assist if required.
• Liaise with clients and ensure their requirements are effectively communicated to the team.
• Review technical documents and reports and assist in the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders.
• Effective and clear communication to project related correspondence

Essential

• BSc in Cybersecurity, BSc in Computer Science, BSc in Computer Science Engineering or similar
• Experience in OT cyber security and cyber security risk management
• Ability to independently define and manage cyber security strategy/planning and establish the OT cyber security governance
• Experience in Threat Identification and Cyber Security Risk Management (Analysis and Assessment) for complex systems
• Working knowledge with the major OT cyber security standards (including IEC 62443 series)
• Ability to support supply chain management and perform cyber security audits
• Experience in producing Zones and Conduits Partitioning Diagrams, Cyber Security Requirements definition and cyber security Assurance
• ISO 27005 / NIST 800-82 / NIST 800-53 Knowledge

Desirable

• NIS / NIS2 knowledge
• Railway industry experience and TS 50701 Knowledge
• Understanding of Railway frameworks (e.g. EN 50126 / 9 or IEC 62278 and IEC 62425) and/or System engineering standards (e.g. ISO 15288, 12207, ..)

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how Systra can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email:

reasonableadjustments@systra.com where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role – you could still be just what we are looking for.