System Cybersecurity Architect

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time hybrid System Cybersecurity Architect in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your cybersecurity architecture expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in defining the Cybersecurity Architecture for UrbalisFlo, aligning with IEC 62443 standards, and designing innovative solutions to enhance Alstom's UrbalisFlo system. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including the Cybersecurity Organization, Product Management Team, and System Designers), contribute to program reviews, and ensure the quality, consistency, and timely delivery of system design deliverables – and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Developing and delivering the UrbalisFlo Cybersecurity system and subsystem requirements, roadmap, and internal subsystem constraints.

• Playing a key role between the Cybersecurity Organization and the Product Management Team in the definition of the technical answers to Cybersecurity Risk Assessments, defining a coherent strategy across subsystems with the Product Architects.

• Supporting the System Engineering Manager for identification of technical risks and definition of the development strategy.

• Applying process, methods, and tools as referenced by the program plans.

• Ensuring quality, consistency, and on-time delivery of the design and specification according to the development strategy, in collaboration with the System Designers and other System Architects.

• Participating in program reviews.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• About 3-4 years of experience working in cybersecurity.

• Experience working with cybersecurity requirements and cybersecurity standards (including IEC 62443 or similar).

• Experience or understanding of cybersecurity architecture design, particularly in alignment with IEC 62443 standards.

• Exposure to or experience using DOORS (requirements management) for documenting and managing requirements.

• Experience performing vulnerability assessments and cybersecurity risk assessments.

• Knowledge of system engineering principles and processes, as well as cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies.

• Familiarity with UrbalisFlo or similar rail signaling systems and their cybersecurity requirements.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts clearly.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks.

• Experience with process, methods, and tools for system design and development.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on evolving cybersecurity technologies.

• Ability to promote and adhere to ethical standards in line with the Alstom Code of Ethics.

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.

• Work with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading standards like IEC 62443.

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.

• Contribute to innovative cybersecurity solutions for urban mobility systems.

• Utilise our inclusive, forward-thinking, and continuously evolving working environment.

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.

• Progress towards becoming a key contributor to innovative cybersecurity solutions for urban mobility systems.

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Alstom is a drug-free workplace.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities

Alstom provides reasonable accommodations and/or assistance to applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans (including but not limited to other protected veterans and individuals with known physical and mental limitations).  If you need a reasonable accommodation/assistance for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact Alstom’s Recruiting Department at  View email address on jobsearch.alstom.com (please use “Accommodation Request”as the subject line). 

Alstom is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Women and Minorities.  
Alstom is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Alstom is a drug-free workplace.