Cyber Systems Engineer, competitive salary, Derby or London to £67,925
Our client specialises in the leasing of all types of railway rolling stock and associated equipment. Based in Derby with a corporate Head Office in London, the organisation is well underway in delivering a transformational change programme - under the leadership of an inspirational Chief Executive, - of being the UK’s market leading provider of rail leasing and asset management support. The business is leading the way in fleet innovation and added value services, whilst ensuring that the fleet assets are managed to deliver the highest levels of performance and reliability for our customers.
Their mission is to provide high-quality, digitally enabled rolling stock solutions that help deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable railway.
Since 1996, their investments have totalled over £3bn, including the commissioning of over 2,500 new passenger and freight vehicles. They plan to invest over £1bn into UK rail in the coming years to deliver high quality new and refurbished vehicles for passengers and freight customers.
However, financing new trains is not the endgame. Their asset stewardship role includes management of assets to ensure performance, safety and long-term suitability over their full economic life.
About the team
The successful candidate will be joining the fleet function, a multi-disciplinary team that supports corporate and project governance, risk management and audits of train operating companies, suppliers and internal processes. The team is part of the Operations Directorate reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. This role reports to the Head of Technical Services.
Role Purpose
Manage the fleet cyber security strategy and associated delivery to ensure assets are protected and fleet engineers are equipped with the latest guidance on emerging threats and cyber security best practice. The role is very much about managing the specialist suppliers and will also involve contract management.
Please note the role does not have any sponsorship or visa support and you must have immediate ongoing right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
Responsibilities
• Management of the Fleet cyber security strategy in line with TS 50701 & IEC 62443-3-2
• Introduce, then keep updated, a cyber security baseline assessment for each fleet platform
• Cyber security risk assessment of asset modifications
• Promotion of cyber security best practice
• Supporting customers with their cyber security requirements under the NIS Directive
• Support the engineering team with ERTMS cyber security
• Ensure new builds and existing asset systems are resilient to cyber failure/compromise, working in collaboration with the supply chain
• Ensure the Management of Change Procedure and all changes take full account of cyber security risk
• Determine Fleet cyber security requirements for new train procurement and existing fleet upgrades
• Engagement with industry bodies on emerging cyber security guidance
• Supplier/product assessment of new technologies, designed to better secure the fleet
• Support the Digital Engineering department to ensure that asset data is appropriately secured throughout the data pipeline, on vehicle, during transmission and at rest
• Work with the Safety, Standards & Environment team to ensure integration of cyber security standards & procedures are integrated into the Management System
General Requirements
You will have an engineering background with a detailed understanding of digital technology, rolling stock systems engineering and related cyber security of assets.
Other required skills include:
• Data security expertise
• Engineering degree
• NIS Directive
• TS 50701
• IEC 62443-3-2
The following are desirable but not mandatory
• Security qualification
• Knowledge of Chief Information Security Officer responsibilities
A great place to work
We are seeking the very best talent to join the team, and offer an excellent salary, along with bonus and benefits.
• Competitive salary and bonus with an excellent pension scheme
• Financial wellbeing support with life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Flexible working with enhanced family friendly policies including adoption & shared parental leave benefits
• Enhanced Armed Forces policies
• Ongoing support with professional and personal development
• 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days additional leave, long service awards and Star awards
• Season ticket loan, Cycle to work scheme, free parking
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with excellent people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business
To apply, please send your CV , along with details of your current salary and notice period to
