Senior Security Analyst

at  Hitachi Rail STS Canada Inc

About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Description
Hitachi Rail Canada is seeking an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Security Analyst to work on our Canadian Rail Projects. As the successful candidate your ideas for continuous improvement and creativity are welcome. The position is based in the Mississauga, ON Canada.

The Senior Security Analyst is accountable for

• Support Safety and Security Organization for the security certification elements for design, construction and deliverables for the as-built design in a complex Rail Transit project
• Support Safety and Security Organization during meetings with customer to follow up the risk assessment status for both the physical and the cyber security in regard to the entire transportation project
• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk assessments and utilize security assessments, accident/injury trend analyses, security performance data and input from other groups to identify potential security deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Interface with internal stakeholders to collect information, assess the risk analysis, create the checklists and assure all the controls have been properly implemented in time and on cost
• Technical writer and technical verifier who manages the Threats and vulnerability analysis in compliance with the APTA standards
• Attend the technical discussions with the customer to shoulder review the document submittals
• Manage the customer’s observations keeping updated the TVRA as technical writer and technical verifier
• Technical writer and technical verifier who keeps updated the Project Security Log
• Technical writer and technical verifier who keeps updated the Technical Security Reports
• Technical writer and technical verifier who keeps updated the Systems Security Management Plan
• Technical writer and technical verifier who keeps updated the Security Management Report
• Support Safety and Security Organization in management of Independent Safety Assessor
• Technical writer and technical verifier who creates and keeps updated the check list using IBM DOORS to assure all security requirements are properly implemented
• Technical writer and technical verifier who creates and keeps updated the checklists
• Manage Verification and Validation of the implementation evidence to support the certification process throughout the design and the commissioning stages

The Senior Security Analyst will work in a complex railways environment and will support the Chief Safety and Security Officer, creating and updating the documents and managing customer’s expectation.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

• 5-8 years of experience with at least 3 years in Rail Transit projects
• Local experience is considered an asset.
• Education required: Bachelor’s degree in Security, Engineering or Technical/Physical Science

DESIRED SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

• Familiar with FTA Safety and Security Certification process
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership, independence and ability to manage priorities.
• Skilled in interacting with direct and indirect reporting employees and with company managers.
• Skilled in interacting with subcontractors and with customers and customers representatives.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong, self-motivated, work ethic.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access).

Proficiency in DOORS

• Proficient in English speaking, reading, and writing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to work on multiple demands simultaneously.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (in Security, Engineering or Technical/Physical Science) is required plus
• Advanced degree such as MBA or MS preferred.
• Professional affiliations, certificates, or awards desirable.

• Support Safety and Security Organization for the security certification elements for design, construction and deliverables for the as-built design in a complex Rail Transit project
• Support Safety and Security Organization during meetings with customer to follow up the risk assessment status for both the physical and the cyber security in regard to the entire transportation project
• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk assessments and utilize security assessments, accident/injury trend analyses, security performance data and input from other groups to identify potential security deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Interface with internal stakeholders to collect information, assess the risk analysis, create the checklists and assure all the controls have been properly implemented in time and on cost
• Technical writer and technical verifier who manages the Threats and vulnerability analysis in compliance with the APTA standards
• Attend the technical discussions with the customer to shoulder review the document submittals
• Manage the customer’s observations keeping updated the TVRA as technical writer and technical verifier
• Technical writer and technical verifier who keeps updated the Project Security Log
• Technical writer and technical verifier who keeps updated the Technical Security Reports
• Technical writer and technical verifier who keeps updated the Systems Security Management Plan
• Technical writer and technical verifier who keeps updated the Security Management Report
• Support Safety and Security Organization in management of Independent Safety Assessor
• Technical writer and technical verifier who creates and keeps updated the check list using IBM DOORS to assure all security requirements are properly implemented
• Technical writer and technical verifier who creates and keeps updated the checklists
• Manage Verification and Validation of the implementation evidence to support the certification process throughout the design and the commissioning stage