Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Engineer

Core Technical Responsibilities

• Conduct OT cybersecurity risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability evaluations aligned with IEC 62443, TS 50701, NIST 800-82/53, and relevant transit/rail standards.
• Review supplier/OEM cybersecurity documentation such as SSPs, IRAs, DCRAs, zoning/conduit models, SBOM/HBOM, and patch management plans.
• Support secure OT system and network architecture development including segmentation, DMZ design, boundary protection, and access control strategies.
• Aid in OT asset inventory, system baselining, and network visibility activities to improve cybersecurity situational awareness.
• Develop and recommend mitigation strategies, corrective actions, and cybersecurity controls for identified risks and vulnerabilities.
• Support cybersecurity testing, commissioning, and configuration validation for OT systems, including controllers, network devices, and field hardware.

Project Support Responsibilities

• Contribute to cybersecurity procurement documentation including scopes, requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop cybersecurity master plans, monitoring strategies, and operational security documentation.
• Participate in OT tabletop exercises and incident response activities in coordination with client teams.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work collaboratively with engineering, systems integration, operations, and safety teams across project life cycles.
• Provide clear technical documentation and contribute to stakeholder communication as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of OT cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years in transit, rail, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience with rail/transit OT systems (CBTC, SCADA, PLCs, traction power, tunnel ventilation, fire/life safety, fleet charging, V2I/V2X, and related systems).
• Deep knowledge of relevant cybersecurity standards including IEC 62443, TS50701, IEC 63452, NIST 800-82/53, ISO frameworks, UNECE, TS, and APTA guidelines.
• Demonstrated expertise in threat modeling, penetration testing, and OT network security; experience securing OTA, remote diagnostics, and air-gapped environments.
• Familiarity with OT security tools and monitoring technologies (e.g., Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos, protocol analysis tools).
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, ISA/IEC, and/or CompTIA Security+.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing skills for client-facing environments.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity-related compliance for U.S. transit regulatory bodies (FTA, FRA, TSA).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines, delivering cybersecurity solutions in complex operational environments.
• Understanding of OT logging, telemetry, and secure event collection requirements used to support monitoring, detection, and incident response.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in systems engineering or cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated success in management consulting or advisory roles.
• Long-standing experience in the cybersecurity sector with a preference within the Transportation market.
• Successful candidates will be able to confidently speak, lead client-facing meetings, and attend prominent industry committees.
• Specifically, system familiarity should include SCADA, PLCs, and industrial systems used in transit infrastructure.
• Specific examples and lessons learned from cybersecurity projects showcasing understanding of the latest frameworks and standards, threat detection and prevention best practices.
• Knowledge of secure development lifecycle and supply-chain cybersecurity practices (e.g., IEC 62443-4-1, firmware integrity, component assurance).

WSP Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $102,300-$185,000.

About WSP

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WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.