Cybersecurity Engineer
Job description
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time Cybersecurity Engineer in Bangalore we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your cybersecurity expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative and collaborative teammates.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the security of our transportation systems, helping us deliver safe and reliable solutions to our customers. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, project management, and global cybersecurity teams), support the evaluation of COTS products, and provide technical solutions tailored to project needs, among other responsibilities.
You’ll specifically take care of implementing and maintaining cybersecurity architecture during project execution, but also deploying and configuring security devices and systems.
We’ll look to you for:
- Implementing and maintaining cybersecurity architecture in line with design directives and project requirements
- Supporting the evaluation of COTS products to meet project needs (e.g., syslogger, IDS, IPS, firewall, SIEM, etc.)
- Executing security engineering tasks, including deploying, configuring, and hardening devices such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, servers, routers, and switches
- Participating in design reviews with a cybersecurity perspective and challenging technical choices
- Providing support for technical issues, customer queries, and incident response
- Collaborating across traditional engineering functions and interfacing with the global Alstom cybersecurity technical team for new developments
- Supporting tender teams on cybersecurity products/solutions for Alstom bids in the railway domain
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in information technology and security
- Experience or understanding of embedded or industrial systems (e.g., railway, aeronautics)
- Hands-on experience with security products (e.g., IDS/IPS, Sysloggers, WIPS, SIEM, Firewalls)
- Knowledge of security protocols (e.g., RADIUS, VPN, IP-SEC, SSH)
- Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux) and tools for log/event and packet analysis (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump)
- Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GICSP, CISSP, GSEC, CISM) are desirable
- Strong documentation and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge of networking and network design is an added advantage
Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:
- Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
- Work with new security standards for rail signalling
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
- Contribute to innovative projects
- Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
- Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
- Progress towards leadership roles or technical expertise tracks
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
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Alstom SA is a French multinational rolling stock manufacturer operating worldwide in rail transport markets. The company is active in the fields of passenger transportation, signalling, and locomotives, producing high-speed, suburban, regional, and urban trains, along with trams. Founded in 1928 through the merger of Thomson-Houston Electric Company's French heavy engineering subsidiary and Société Alsacienne de Constructions Mécaniques, Alstom has a long history of innovation and development in the railway sector. The company, originally Alsthom, became GEC Alsthom in 1989 after a merger with parts of the British General Electric Company, and was later rebranded as Alstom in 1998 following its listing on the Paris Stock Exchange. Alstom develops and markets a comprehensive range of systems, equipment, and services for the railway transport sector. This includes rolling stock such as trains, tramways, and locomotives, as well as maintenance and modernization services, signalling solutions, and infrastructure. These offerings can be provided separately, bundled, or as fully integrated turnkey solutions. The company is a key international player in the industry with a significant presence in European markets and operations in over 63 countries. Alstom's portfolio features high-speed trains like the TGV, metros, monorails, and trams, alongside integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility solutions. The company emphasizes its commitment to contributing to a low-carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions. Alstom's global presence is supported by a talent base of over 86,000 people from 184 nationalities, focusing design, innovation, and project management skills where mobility solutions are most needed. Following the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation in 2021, Alstom significantly expanded its portfolio and global reach, further solidifying its position as a leader in the rail industry. The company's operations span across various segments including urban and mainline transportation, signalling, and services. Alstom provides maintenance, rebuilding, and renovation services, and also operates in the rail infrastructure market by designing, producing, and installing infrastructure for rail networks. This includes information solutions, electrification, communication systems, track laying, and station utilities. Alstom's commitment to innovation is evident in its development of new technologies, such as hydrogen-powered trains like the Coradia iLint, aiming to decarbonize rail transport. The company also invests in digital mobility solutions to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency. Alstom's headquarters are located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France.
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