Train Systems Cyber Engineer

Newton Aycliffe
3 weeks ago
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Train Systems Cyber Engineer – Hybrid - £65,000

The Company & Situation

A global leader of turnkey solutions in the Rail & Rolling Stock industry are looking to expand their Engineering & Cyber Security Team

The Engineering team require an Rail System Cyber Engineer  to deliver their expertise on the delivery of new and existing projects. You will be involved in the design and delivery of secure onboard systems that will ultimately enable the trains to continue operating and be as secure to external threats as possible.

The Role

The Rolling Stock Cyber Security Engineer would ultimately be supporting the protection of the onboard systems and communication networks, ensuring that security and threat mitigation has been considered throughout every step of the design process and project lifecycle

The Cyber Engineer would be heavily involved with Supplier Management, Selection and Evaluation. This will involve vetting them & ensuring they adhere to all standards. You will also ensure to have a thorough understanding of each project requirements in order to conduct risk assessments through the project to identify potential threats. Your expertise will be utilised to identify further weaknesses by completing vulnerability assessments and pen tests.

The Cyber Engineer will also work closely with the client and be involved with writing Risk Reports.

Essential Criteria

Worked in an Operational industry (Defence, Rail, Automotive, Aerospace, Maritime etc)
Strong communication skills
Testing, Design or Systems Engineering experience
Interest in or some exposure to OT Cyber Security
Location

Hybrid working, c.2 days per week out of your closest office:

London
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
Salary & Benefits Package

£59,000 - £65,000

Pension
Private Medical Insurance
Personal Accident Insurance
Dental Insurance 
Health Screening
Group Income Protection
Employee Assistance Programme
Group Life Assurance
Buy and Sell Annual Leave
Cycle To Work 
Company Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Gym Membership
Season Ticket Loan 
Eye Care
Dining/Leisure Card
Travel Insurance
How to apply? If you are interested in the Train Systems Cyber Engineer role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page (Dan, (phone number removed), ).

Closing Date: 28th February 2025

Likely Job Titles/Key Words

Operational Technology, Cyber, Defence, Rail, Aerospace, OT, Systems, Design, Pen Test, Penetration Test

About Ford & Stanley Group

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