ICS Cybersecurity Specialist

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ICS Cybersecurity Specialist

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

This role aligns with AtkinsRéalis’ mission to transform, embrace digital technologies, and ensure continuous growth of its Industrial Cyber Security capabilities.

The successful candidate will provide security and risk oversight and in the specialized field of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and critical infrastructure. AtkinsRéalis’ vast experience of projects and infrastructure operations across industries provides a unique opportunity for the Cyber Security consultant to work across industries and apply cybersecurity expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced field.

As part of the Industrial Cyber Security team in Canada, the selected candidate will analyze digital infrastructure  and participate in design, governance, and/or operational stages of critical infrastructure to identify the risk and vulnerabilities to our clients across multiple industries in Canada and globally. The cyber security specialist defines and proposes resilient solutions, processes, and systems for the protection of people and critical infrastructure, through delivery of a secure digital infrastructure.

This role will be based in Vancouver, BC.

Your role within the team:

• Provide cyber security for Industrial Control Systems and organizations to improve cyber resilience of critical infrastructure.
• Plan cyber security activities and apply a risk-based approach in all phases of the project: feasibility, design, test & commissioning, and into operation of the project.
• Perform gap assessments and threat & vulnerability assessments as per industry standards by identifying critical assets and engaging associated stakeholders.
• Respond to information security issues during each stage of a project’s lifecycle.
• Define cyber security requirements to the suppliers and engage in the procurement activities.
• Lead and execute security remediation on projects.
• Deliver project inputs to meet overall project timelines and requirements.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Diploma or degree in related field and at least 2 years of related experience in security role or equivalent combination of experience in cybersecurity, network architecture, and/or risk management programs.
• Understanding of IT/OT systems including servers, networks, workstations, and infrastructure.
• Understanding of Cyber Security roles and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, and ISO 270001).
• Experience in critical infrastructure and ICS/OT is preferred but not required.

Additional Considerations (preferred but not mandatory)

• Security certification or demonstrated experience, e.g., CISSP, GICSP, OSCP, C|EH, 62443 Fundamentals, Security+ etc.
  • Understanding of other technology systems.
  • Automation / SCADA / Control Systems.
  • Telecommunications / Network Technology.
  • Information Technology / Data Centre.
• Computer Sciences / Software Engineering.
• Additional certifications (e.g., CCNA, CISM, CISA, ISO27001 LI).
• Demonstrated experience with compliance and regulation (NERC-CIP, CSA, NIS, etc.).
• Bilingual French / English is an asset.
• Attributes
  • Critical thinking and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and creativity.
  • Desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced cyber security field.
  • The ability to work effectively remotely within an extended team.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.