Chief Security Officer

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 STS Canada is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Chief Security Officer  who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of engineering tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in downtown Toronto, Canada.

Accountabilities

·        The Chief Security Officer is accountable for the Project Co.’s entire security and posture, both physical and digital (cyber), across multiple areas including safety, civil works, civil infrastructure, information security, privacy, physical security, internal investigations, personnel training and operation continuation.

·        Provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the effective identification, development, management, and assessment of security initiatives and standards which are aligned with the Project Co’s strategic priorities and business objectives.

·        Writing security risk report, security log as per requiring standard (CPP, CPTED, NIST, IEC62443), coordinate with local police to update the list of threats, plan and lead security working streams to facilitate the collaborations among the different contractors, coordinate the plan with the project scheduler in order to comply with the project deadline, be effective escalating the problem to the higher level before of generating critical paths, provide constantly governance to the other project members;

·        Directs the coordination of security efforts across the Project organization partnering with Security & Control system Technology, Human Resources, Project or Customer Communications, Legal, Facilities management and other groups.

·        Acting as the point of contact with Contracting Authority in respect of the system security and assurance activities, alligning IBM DOORS and Sharepoints , reviewing official communication, coordinating with the contract managers the position taken as per contract

·        Interface and represent as Hitachi Rail Lead on Security  with the Contracting Authority, Emergency Service Providers, Railway Companies, Project Co Independent Security Assessor and the Civil Contractors to ensure all aspects of the System Security Plan are aligned and accepted;

·        The design, development and implementation of the System Security Plan, Project Co Security Management System and Emergency Response Plan, TVRA according to the project norms referenced.

Required Skills/ Knowledge

·        15 years of experience with at least 8 of these years in this positions with Security management leadership responsibilities on large infrastrucure rail projects  

·        Local experience considered an asset.

Desired Skills/ Knowledge

·        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 and influencing without authority with Project Co subcontractors and with customers and customer 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);

·        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 (e.g. information security, cyber security, MIS, engineering, business administration) is required plus

·        Advanced degree such as MBA or MS preferred.

·        Professional affiliations, certificates, or awards desirable. Professional affiliations, certificates, or awards desirable.

- CPP, NIST, IEC 62443, CPTED, Canadian PEng required

- ASIS and CompTIA certification highly desirable.

Languages:

• English-Proficient

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

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