Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Engineer

WSP
New York, Newark, Boston, Baltimore, Raleigh, Miami, Charleston
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 102,300 - 185,000 annuallyFunction: CybersecurityExperience: 7-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder engagement","Technical writing"]

Build and protect OT networks and systems for transit and rail infrastructure by delivering cybersecurity engineering, assessments, supplier/OEM reviews, and architecture support across CBTC, SCADA, PTC, traction power, and fleet charging. Lead client conversations on future-proofing cyber strategies, align with IEC/NIST/FTA standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, reliability, and performance.

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Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Engineer

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Job Summary

Build and protect OT networks and systems for transit and rail infrastructure by delivering cybersecurity engineering, assessments, supplier/OEM reviews, and architecture support across CBTC, SCADA, PTC, traction power, and fleet charging. Lead client conversations on future-proofing cyber strategies, align with IEC/NIST/FTA standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
Location: New York, Newark, Boston, Baltimore, Raleigh, Miami, Charleston
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity

Key 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.
  • •Assist with 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.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 102,300 - 185,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRetirementPaid LeaveParenteral LeaveLife Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •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).
  • •Deep knowledge of 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; familiarity with OT security tools (Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos).
Experience:7-10 yearsTransportationRailOT cybersecurity
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder engagementTechnical writing
Certifications:CISSPGICSPISA/IECCompTIA Security+
Languages:English
Tech Stack:IEC 62443NIST 800-82SCADACBTCPLCsNozomiClarotyDragos

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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