Cybersecurity Engineer, Product Cybersecurity
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation2 months ago
Erie, PA, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$91k - $130k/yr
Responsibilities
- Conduct cybersecurity reviews and assessments of Wabtec products throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Perform threat modeling, threat and risk assessments, attack-surface analysis, vulnerability assessments, and security analyses.
- Advise engineering teams, product managers, leadership, and other stakeholders on cybersecurity principles, technical controls, secure design, hardening, and risk mitigation.
- Support cybersecurity consulting across connected products, web services, industrial systems, and embedded product portfolios.
- Investigate cybersecurity defects, perform root cause analyses, and support corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity training and awareness programs.
- Contribute to cybersecurity standards, procedures, technical controls, and best practices.
- Integrate cybersecurity requirements into product architectures, designs, and development processes.
- Support vulnerability disclosure, remediation planning, and product security incident response activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 8–10 years of experience in the design, development, and testing of web-based, embedded, and/or connected systems.
- At least 4 years of hands-on experience in product or application cybersecurity engineering, architecture, risk assessment, or risk management.
- Hands-on experience with threat modeling, attack-surface analysis, vulnerability assessments, security testing, and related risk assessment methodologies and tools.
- Experience applying IEC 62443, NIST 800-53, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, or equivalent standards.
- Experience with secure product development processes and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with security architecture and cryptographic technologies including PKI, secure boot, key management, certificate lifecycle management, and secure communications.
- Industrial-sector experience in rail, transportation, mining, automotive, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure is preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, presentation, stakeholder management, collaboration, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to influence technical decisions and drive cybersecurity improvements across global teams and external partners.
- Candidates primarily focused on IT Security, SOC, Information Security, Network Security, Data Security, GRC, or Penetration Testing may not be a suitable match.
Benefits
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available.
- Annual bonus may be available if eligible.
- The stated base pay range is $91000–129800 and may vary based on experience, education, skills, business needs, market demands, and work location.
- The role is part of a global, matrixed organization and involves collaboration with international stakeholders.
About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec) builds freight locomotives, braking and signaling systems, rail components, and software used by freight railroads, transit agencies, and industrial operators. The Pittsburgh-based public company (NYSE: WAB) sells original equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket services worldwide; it combined with GE Transportation in 2019 and traces its roots to George Westinghouse’s 19th‑century air brake business. Its portfolio spans rolling stock, parts, condition‑monitoring, and train control platforms.