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Principal DT Security Analyst - 90289278 - Remote

Washington, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jun 2026

💰 $161,352/yr($124,600/yr – $161,352/yr)

About the role

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

Monitor, develop, execute, and manage data system and network security across the enterprise. Develop and implement security policies and procedures such as user login and authentication rules, security breach procedures, escalation procedures, security penetration testing procedures, and the use of firewalls and encryption routines. Prepare status reports and metrics, along with analysis on security matters, to develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.

Essential Functions

Deliver security solutions for complex assignments and lead security projects addressing the most challenging issues.
Monitor, develop, execute, manage, assess, and conduct penetration tests to ensure IT security across the enterprise.
Continuously develop, enhance, and implement enterprise-wide security standards, procedures, and guidelines.
Conduct business impact analysis to ensure proper protection of resources with appropriate security measures.
Analyze security reports for vulnerabilities, recommend options, and respond to security incidents, conducting forensic investigations as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated experience in delivering security solutions for complex assignments, preferably in a corporate or enterprise environment. This includes a track record of successfully leading security projects to address challenging issues
Proven experience in monitoring, developing, executing, managing, assessing, and penetration testing IT security across an enterprise.
This entails familiarity with various security assessment tools, techniques, and security best practices.
Experience in developing, enhancing, and implementing enterprise-wide security standards, procedures, and guidelines as well as experience conducting business impact analysis to evaluate the potential impact of security incidents on business operations and resources.
Experience in analyzing security reports for vulnerabilities, recommending appropriate options for mitigation, and responding to security incidents. This includes conducting forensic investigations to identify the root causes of incidents and implementing corrective actions.
Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze complex security issues, assess risks, and develop effective solutions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate security issues, recommendations, and findings to stakeholders at all levels.
Proficiency in project management methodologies to lead security projects from initiation to completion.
In-depth knowledge of security technologies, tools, and techniques, including vulnerability assessment tools, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, and forensic analysis tools.
Understanding of relevant regulatory requirements such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc., and their implications for enterprise security.
Ability to identify security vulnerabilities, analyze complex security incidents, and propose effective solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Security certifications relevant to security assessments/penetration testing, such as: OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, etc.
Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.

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