Director, Cybersecurity Engineering
Washington, DC, US, 20002 Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104 Chicago, IL, US, 60606 Wilmington, DE, US, 19801
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Job Summary
Play a critical role in leading and shaping the organization's cyber defense strategies and capabilities. Oversee the engineering and implementation of defensive cybersecurity measures to protect systems, networks, and data assets. Lead a team of engineers in designing, implementing, and maintaining effective cybersecurity solutions.
Role is onsite in Washington DC, Philadelphia, PA, Wilmington, DE, or Chicago, IL.
Essential Functions
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for cyber defense engineering aligned with organizational goals, industry best practices, and emerging threats.
- Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in cyber defense engineering.
- Oversee the design, development, and implementation of cybersecurity solutions to protect against advanced threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks. This includes selecting and integrating security technologies, tools, and methodologies into systems and infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures to effectively respond to and mitigate cybersecurity incidents. Lead incident response activities, including investigation, analysis, and remediation of security incidents, while collaborating with threat intelligence teams.
- Assess cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, and develop risk mitigation strategies to protect critical assets. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies related to cybersecurity through regular security assessments and audits.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 11 years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 13 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
- Strong technical background in cybersecurity engineering, including knowledge of security technologies, tools, and methodologies
- Skill in developing and implementing strategic visions for cyber defense engineering aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices
- Proficiency in incident response activities, including investigation, analysis, and remediation of security incidents, as well as development and maintenance of incident response plans
- Capability to assess cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities and develop risk mitigation strategies to protect critical assets
- Understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies related to cybersecurity, and ability to ensure compliance through regular security assessments and audits
- Effective communication skills to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and to collaborate across teams
- Ability to think strategically and anticipate future cybersecurity trends and threats, and to develop proactive measures to address them
The salary/hourly range is $179,300.00 – $232,416.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:166283
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
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Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
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Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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