Senior Security Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Security Engineer to join our team for a major railway/metro project in the UAE. This critical role will focus on ensuring the security, resilience, and protection of railway infrastructure, assets, personnel, and passengers by implementing advanced security technologies, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance measures.

The Senior Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security systems, including access control, video surveillance (CCTV), perimeter security, intrusion detection, and cybersecurity measures to safeguard railway operations. This position requires extensive collaboration with engineering teams, government security agencies, law enforcement, and operations personnel to develop a comprehensive security strategy that meets international and UAE security regulations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of integrated security systems across railway stations, depots, tunnels, and operational control centers.

• Design and optimize CCTV surveillance networks, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, and perimeter security solutions.

• Ensure the seamless integration of physical security measures with operational control systems (OCS) and SCADA networks for real-time monitoring.

• Implement cybersecurity best practices to protect railway IT and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure from cyber threats.

• Work closely with IT and network teams to develop and enforce firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and encryption mechanisms for railway communications.

• Ensure compliance with international cybersecurity standards (NIST, ISO 27001, IEC 62443) and UAE-specific data protection regulations.

• Conduct security risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis to identify potential risks to railway operations.

• Develop contingency plans, emergency response protocols, and mitigation strategies to address physical and cyber threats.

• Monitor and analyze emerging security threats to continuously improve security posture.

• Ensure all security systems and protocols comply with UAE security laws, railway safety regulations, and international security guidelines.

• Coordinate with government security agencies, police, and transport authorities to align security measures with national security policies.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving rail security regulations, cybersecurity frameworks, and global transportation security trend.

• Develop and implement incident response plans for physical and cyber security breaches.

• Lead forensic investigations, root cause analysis, and recovery strategies following security incidents.

• Train and collaborate with operations and security teams on emergency response procedures, ensuring swift and coordinated actions during crises.

• Work closely with engineering, operations, IT, and safety teams to integrate security solutions into railway infrastructure projects.

• Provide technical expertise on security-related design considerations, ensuring safe passenger and asset movement within railway stations and facilities.

• Develop security reports, technical documentation, and risk analysis studies to support project decision-making.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.

• A Master’s degree in Security Systems, Cybersecurity, or Critical Infrastructure Protection is a plus.

• 15+ years of experience in security engineering, cybersecurity, or risk management for railways, metros, airports, or critical infrastructure projects.

• Expertise in designing and managing integrated security systems, including CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection.

• Strong background in cybersecurity principles, network security, and industrial control system (ICS) protection.

• Experience in security risk assessment, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis for large-scale transportation systems.

• Familiarity with UAE security regulations, international security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, IEC 62443), and railway safety protocols.

• Hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, firewall management, and penetration testing.

• Knowledge of SCADA security, Operational Technology (OT) security, and cloud-based security solutions is highly desirable.

Skills / Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and correspondence.

• Strong understanding of the delivery process and construction management functions for large-scale projects.

• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the project team, clients, and other stakeholders.

• Skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex documents, and responding to sensitive inquiries or complaints.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing complex challenges and developing effective solutions.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, capable of working with government agencies, metro authorities, consultants, and security agencies.

• Detail-oriented approach, ensuring solutions are optimized for safety, efficiency, sustainability, and compliance.

• Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing collaborative relationships.

• Proactive mindset, staying ahead of emerging threats and challenges in the transportation sector.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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