Parsons
rail infrastructure
SeniorIT/OT/CyberSecurityEngineer
“Senior IT /OT/Cyber Security Engineer at Parsons. Skills: IT, OT, Cyber Security, rail infrastructure. Lead IT, OT, Cyber Security strategies. Develop cyber security frameworks, policies, standards”
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving capabilities; identify cyber security and operational risks; implement practical mitigation measures
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Relevant Engineering Degree (Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or equivalent), Minimum 15 years of experience in the AECO industry or relevant field, Minimum 10 years of experience in rail projects and/or rail operations in Dubai, the GCC, and/or internationally, Extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience in IT, OT, and Cyber Security systems for large-scale rail and infrastructure projects, including express railway systems, Relevant expertise in railway operational technologies, secure systems integration, network architecture, operational resilience, and cyber security management, understanding of integration between IT/OT systems and railway systems including signalling, SCADA, OCC, communications, rolling stock, fare collection, and passenger information systems, Proven experience managing technical and cyber security scope of complex multidisciplinary systems within mega rail or infrastructure projects, understanding of Systems Engineering principles including requirements management, interface management, verification, and validation processes
Nice to Have
Professional certification or membership with a recognized engineering, IT, or cyber security institution, Relevant cyber security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001, IEC 62443, CEH, or equivalent, Experience coordinating with external systems, airport-related interfaces, and operational technologies including Baggage Handling Systems (BHS), Familiarity with international cyber security standards, railway cyber security frameworks, and operational technology best practices
What You'll Do.
Cyber Security strategies
Develop cyber security frameworks
Ensure secure integration between railway systems
Lead planning and design of secure IT/OT network architectures
Support Systems Engineering activities
Coordinate interface management activities
Support preparation and review of tender documentation
Develop and support cyber security assurance
Support testing and commissioning activities
Coordinate with designers
Identify and manage technical
Ensure compliance with project specifications
Provide technical leadership and support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
coordinate interface management activities between IT, OT, Cyber Security systems, and multidisciplinary rail, civil, MEP, and operational stakeholders; Coordinate with designers, contractors, operators, stakeholders, and authorities; Provide technical leadership and support to the Project Manager and multidisciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Demonstrable communication and leadership skills; engage effectively with stakeholders
Process & Methodology
requirements management, interface management, verification, validation, traceability, risk management, mitigation measures
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