Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Join Enterprise Information Security to drive cybersecurity excellence leveraging intelligence, strategic partnerships, and analysis. Collaborate daily with cybersecurity personnel from Governance, Risk & Compliance and Security Operations along with key Information Technology stakeholders to advance our information security capabilities.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of Enterprise Information Security, Wabtec is looking for an individual to run a best-in-class Mergers & Acquisitions and Network Security program. The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer reports directly into EIS Leadership and will drive secure integration of acquisitions and lead scalable network security programs that align with business growth and risk management objectives.

What do we want to know about you?

You must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or STEM major and/or a minimum of five years of information security, risk management, network engineering, vulnerability management, information technology or equivalent experience
• 2+ year's experience with common network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, etc.)
• 2+ year's experience with network security tools (e.g., IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, SIEM platforms)
• Ability to maintain an elevated level of discretion and personal integrity in the exercise of duties, including the ability to professionally address confidential matters
• Strong understanding of firewall technologies and operations with experience with network architecture and segmentation from a security perspective
• Proficiency in reviewing and advising on secure network design and access controls (i.e., analyzing firewall rule sets and identifying misconfigurations or excessive access)
• Ability to identify integration risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams, including legal, IT, and executive leadership
• Clear documentation and reporting abilities for findings and recommendations
• Must be willing to work weekends/off-shift hours, as needed during incidents

We would love it if you had:

• Understanding of threat modeling and risk assessment frameworks
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS)
• Experience supporting M&A activities collaborating on integration plans, especially in evaluating security posture of target environments to keep security at the forefront
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex rule sets and network flows
• Direct experience using SIEM, Splunk to uncover insights and highlight notables
• Effective project management skills with ability to work on a Global team
• Candidate must be able to react quickly, decisively, and deliberately in high stress situations

What will your typical day look like?

Merger & Acquisition activities

• Participate in and maintain merger & acquisition IT and security due diligence processes
• Leverage experience in information security to assess network-based risks during M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration
• Proactively identify integration risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Execute and enhance M&A procedures to accelerate integration and strengthen overall acquisition capabilities.

Network related activities

• Manage incoming requests related to network and security configurations, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and standards.
• Assess proposed changes to network architecture and connectivity to identify potential security implications.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to design secure and efficient network solutions that support operational needs.
• Analyze complex network and security scenarios to recommend risk-mitigating strategies and practical solutions.
• Provide expert input on secure network design, access controls, and segmentation practices.
• Stay informed on evolving network security threats and technologies to proactively support secure operations.

What about the physical demands of the job? (Usual office job examples)

• Regularly remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Regularly communicating with others to exchange information
• Regularly required to attend meetings in person and virtually using video and audio computer equipment
• Regularly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, such as typing
• Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Occasionally light work that includes moving objects up to twenty pounds

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Work Environment: (Usual office job)

• Hybrid work schedule (both on-site and remote)
• The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise

There is no relocation assistance available for this role.

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $67,400.00-$96,000.00 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.