Career Path: Engineering
Organization: Cummins Inc.
Role Category: Hybrid
Job Type: Exempt - Experienced
ReqID: 2416999

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Cybersecurity Technical Advisor to join our Electrolyzer Engineering team specializing in Industrial Control Systems within Accelera by Cummins, located in Mississauga, ON.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS

College, university, or equivalent Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is
required.
Post-graduate (Master’s) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

EXPERIENCE

• Prior Technical Specialist/Specialist Engineering equivalent work experience in a relevant disciplinearea is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving, quality decisionmaking and providing technical direction and leadership to a project team(s).
• Knowledge of MS
• Office tools is preferred.

SKILL, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10 years of experience working with Industrial Control Systems will be preferred.
• 5 years of experience implementing cybersecurity solutions for Industrial Control Systems will be preferred.
• IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert certification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices in Industrial Control System cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

• Lead the strategic implementation of cybersecurity across Accelera’s Electrolyzer control systems, ensuring robust protection from design to deployment.
• Drive architectural enhancements by identifying and proposing cybersecurity improvements that strengthen system resilience.
• Foster alignment across engineering, product, and compliance teams by championing cybersecurity requirements and closing process gaps.
• Proactively assess cybersecurity risks and lead the development of effective mitigation strategies to safeguard critical assets.
• Integrate cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and technologies into product development and engineering workflows to elevate security posture.
• Translate complex regulatory and industry cybersecurity standards into actionable product, supplier, and component-level requirements.
• Serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to sales and commercial teams, addressing customer concerns and enabling secure product adoption.
• Shape the future of secure electrolyzer technology by embedding cybersecurity excellence into every phase of the product lifecycle

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:

• Expertise in IACS and Secure Development: Strong understanding of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS), their cybersecurity requirements, and the Secure Product Development Life Cycle (SPDLC) to ensure secure design and deployment.
• Cybersecurity Standards and Regulatory Knowledge: Proficient in applying and interpreting relevant cybersecurity standards and regulations such as IEC 62443, EU CRA, NERC-CIP, and others applicable to industrial environments and electrolyzer systems.
• Policy and Process Development: Proven experience in developing, refining, and implementing cybersecurity policies, processes, standards, and procedures tailored to IACS environments.
• Risk Assessment and Management: Skilled in conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating threats, and recommending mitigation strategies specific to industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with Security Tools and Technologies: Knowledgeable in using IACS-specific cybersecurity tools and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and vulnerability scanners.
• Team Collaboration and Communication: Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, field service, sales, and IT, while effectively communicating cybersecurity requirements and risks.
• Project Management and Execution: Capable of managing cybersecurity projects from planning through execution, including roadmap alignment, milestone tracking, and stakeholder engagement.