Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

STV is seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Manager Consultant to join our Systems/Security department at our Lake Oswego, OR office.

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced operational technology (OT) cybersecurity professional interested in working in a challenging environment supporting the secure design, deployment, and testing of communication and control systems in complex environments, including but not limited to rail and transit, electric vehicles and associated charging infrastructure, mobility technologies / ITS, utilities, and smart cities. 

STV is currently highly respected in cybersecurity program development and implementation for rail and transit systems.  As this practice continues to grow you will be asked to support this growth through business development efforts, and to help guide and grow a new generation of professionals to meet this emerging and demanding field. In this role you will have the opportunity to both educate and learn from our engineers and security consultants while also helping STV grow our cybersecurity service offerings and capabilities.

This position is ideal for a proactive, analytical thinker with a strong technical background in cybersecurity who can lead a team to develop and implement security strategies, monitor for vulnerabilities, and ensure the safety and integrity of our digital infrastructure. This role will play a critical part in advancing our cybersecurity initiatives to protect company and client assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices aligned with company client and regulatory requirements.

• Participate as a Technical Lead for significant efforts that involve cross-functional collaboration.

• Support clients in the role of an Owner’s Representative responsible for project management, procurement management, and program implementation across multiple STV markets.

• Support clients in gaining, monitoring, and maintaining cybersecurity maturity based upon recognized models and/or frameworks.

• Travel to client locations, including field sites and/or remote locations, to troubleshoot, assess, and/or otherwise interact with OT systems.

• Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and security audits; prioritize, track, and remediate security issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Lead incident response planning and execution; establish protocols to mitigate potential breaches and manage any incidents swiftly and effectively.

• Oversee the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of security tools and infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM solutions.

• Mentor, guide, and manage a team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a culture of vigilance and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as NIST, ISO, and GDPR; maintain documentation and report on cybersecurity metrics to executive leadership.

• Develop and lead cybersecurity training programs for all employees to promote awareness and adherence to security protocols and exercises for clients of STV.

• Ethically represent STV’s cybersecurity capabilities to our clients throughout business development and operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or other related field; advanced degree preferred.

• The successful candidate will have advanced written and verbal communications capabilities.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.

• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA required.

• Proficient in Knowledgeable of security tools (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS), vulnerability assessment tools, and scripting; solid understanding of network architecture and cloud security.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work under pressure and handle complex, sensitive information with integrity.

Compensation Range:

$106,908.24 - $142,544.33

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