Senior Cyber Security Specialist

*Please note that this job posting is intended to gauge your interest for future opportunities with AtkinsRéalis.*

Overview

We are seeking a cybersecurity expert to join our growing team and work on critical infrastructures. This role aligns with AtkinsRéalis' mission to transform, adopt digital technologies, and ensure continuous growth in its industrial cybersecurity capabilities. The successful candidate will provide oversight in cybersecurity and risk management within the specialized field of cybersecurity and industrial control systems (ICS). Our project team leads the cybersecurity program to define resilient solutions, processes, and systems to protect people and critical infrastructure projects, through the design and implementation of a secure infrastructure.

Role Alignment

Connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's energy and infrastructure systems.

Align with AtkinsRéalis' mission to design a better future for our planet and its inhabitants.

Location: Montreal

Your Role

• Develop and implement the cybersecurity program for the design and construction of the railway system.
• Identify and mitigate cyber risks, ensure industry compliance, and foster collaboration among technological stakeholders.
• Plan cybersecurity activities and apply a risk-based approach to all project phases: feasibility, design, testing, and commissioning, and then operation.
• Promote and enforce OT cybersecurity policies and procedures in accordance with APTA, NIST, IEC 62443, and/or ISO 27001 standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, technology, and operations teams to align strategies across networks.
• Conduct gap analyses and threat and vulnerability assessments according to industry standards, identifying critical assets and engaging relevant stakeholders.
• Address information security concerns at every stage of the project lifecycle.
• Formulate concrete recommendations to reduce cybersecurity threats and improve OT security posture.
• Manage client relationships and advise on recommended actions.
• Lead and mentor junior team members on projects and within teams.

About You

• Degree or bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 8 years of relevant experience in a security role, or any equivalent combination of cybersecurity, network architecture, and/or risk management program experience.
• Cybersecurity certification or demonstrated experience (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, OSCP, C|EH, CISM, IEC 62443 Fundamentals, CompTIA Security+, CCNP, etc.).
• Experience in critical infrastructures and ICS/OT environments.
• Good understanding of IT/OT systems, including servers, networks, workstations, and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including APTA, NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, and ISO 27001.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creativity.
• Desire to learn and grow in a dynamic and evolving cybersecurity environment.
• Bilingual French/English required.*
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to lead and develop junior team members.
• This position requires knowledge of another language besides French, such as English, as the work produced is intended for audiences located elsewhere in Canada, internationally, or in another region of the world.

Compensation & Benefits

Discover the competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that accompany you at every stage of your life and career with AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive remuneration, valuable recognition, and a full range of flexible benefits, designed to meet your needs in health, well-being, finances, and lifestyle.

Develop your potential through a vast selection of training and professional development programs, which allow you to enrich your skills and broaden your expertise.

Also, benefit from our hybrid work culture, generous leave policies, and an environment that fosters a balance between work and personal life.

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About atkinsréalis

We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-class organization of engineering and nuclear energy services. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's energy and infrastructure systems.

With our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world. We are committed to guiding our clients through our various end markets to shape a better future for our planet and those who inhabit it. Learn more.

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