Principal DT Security Analyst - Washington

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As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

Monitor, develop, execute, and manage data system and network security across the enterprise. Develop and implement security policies and procedures such as user login and authentication rules, security breach procedures, escalation procedures, security penetration testing procedures, and the use of firewalls and encryption routines. Prepare status reports and metrics, along with analysis on security matters, to develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.

Essential Functions

• Deliver security solutions for complex assignments and lead security projects addressing the most challenging issues.
• Monitor, develop, execute, manage, assess, and conduct penetration tests to ensure IT security across the enterprise.
• Continuously develop, enhance, and implement enterprise-wide security standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Conduct business impact analysis to ensure proper protection of resources with appropriate security measures.
• Analyze security reports for vulnerabilities, recommend options, and respond to security incidents, conducting forensic investigations as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in delivering security solutions for complex assignments, preferably in a corporate or enterprise environment. This includes a track record of successfully leading security projects to address challenging issues
• Proven experience in monitoring, developing, executing, managing, assessing, and penetration testing IT security across an enterprise.
• This entails familiarity with various security assessment tools, techniques, and security best practices.
• Experience in developing, enhancing, and implementing enterprise-wide security standards, procedures, and guidelines as well as experience conducting business impact analysis to evaluate the potential impact of security incidents on business operations and resources.
• Experience in analyzing security reports for vulnerabilities, recommending appropriate options for mitigation, and responding to security incidents. This includes conducting forensic investigations to identify the root causes of incidents and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze complex security issues, assess risks, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate security issues, recommendations, and findings to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies to lead security projects from initiation to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of security technologies, tools, and techniques, including vulnerability assessment tools, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, and forensic analysis tools.
• Understanding of relevant regulatory requirements such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc., and their implications for enterprise security.
• Ability to identify security vulnerabilities, analyze complex security incidents, and propose effective solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Security certifications relevant to security assessments/penetration testing, such as: OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, etc.
• Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.

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The salary/hourly range is $124,600.00 - $161,352.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
Health and WellbeingFinancial and RetirementWork and Family Life SupportHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance401K with Employer MatchGenerous Paid Time Off Wellness ProgramsRailroad Retirement BenefitsPaid Caregiving Days and Backup CareHealth Savings AccountPublic Service Student Loan ForgivenessFertility and Family Building BenefitsNo-cost Personal Health AdvocateStudent Loan AssistanceAdoption and Surrogacy AssistanceMedical Plan Opt-out CreditTuition and Education ReimbursementPaid Family Leave Life InsuranceRail Pass Privileges Short- and Long-term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program No-cost Financial Advisor SessionsCommuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID: 166510

Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered: No
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.