Job Summary

AECOM is currently seeking a highly motivated Systems Director SESA RAMS in the Mississauga or Markham office, to join our Transit & Rail Systems team.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for our complex and challenging cyber consulting and implementation tasks, optimal methods, ensuring excellent delivery outcome to Digital Technologies, Industrial Control Systems Cyber Security, Rail Control Systems, SCADA and Telecommunications.
Drive technical coherence across the portfolio, coaching and guiding staff as to the most appropriate technical approaches.
Perform Cyber security vulnerability and risk assessment for IT segment within the Railway infrastructure and others related industries
Work with Client Directors and Managers, leading the technical elements of key bids and pursuits to drive sales
Develop and articulate optimal value propositions to our clients and leading by strategic leadership.
Act as a bridge from IT infrastructure and Cybersecurity practices, articulating strategic capability development needs and support both market and practice strategies and plans.
Develop processes and procedures to set up and maintain Cyber Security Log Management tools.
Provide mentorship and leadership to systems assurance engineers to execute Systems Assurance Programs for Clients.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor Degree in a technical or engineering discipline + 10 years of experience in railway projects OR Diploma + 12 years of relevant experience

5+ years experience in cyber security leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP).

Experience of the whole design lifecycle as well as experience with transit or rail assurance standards EN50126 part 1& 2, EN 50128 and EN 50129, EN 50159, IEC 62280 and IEC 61784

Experience of delivering technical Cyber Security consultancy in multi-disciplined environments.

Experience of developing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), including risk assessments/management combined with System’s Safety and the deployment of appropriate controls.

Ability to articulate and advise on Cyber Security using risk informed decision making framework both at a technical and non-technical level, directly to key customer stakeholders.

Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks concurrently, successfully balancing business and client priorities.

Ability to provide high-quality deliverables under pressure and reach tight deadlines and manage client stakeholder expectations.

Experience executing assurance processes to obtain safety certification for railway projects (

Knowledge of hazard analysis management in rail or transit project environment.

Knowledge of DOORS or other requirements management tools and their application in a rail or transit infrastructure project environment.

Good understanding of complex systems architectures, functional design, schematics, and drawings.

Soft skills: willing to learn, team worker, problem solving oriented, rigorous, and structured mind-set, communication, flexibility, proactive.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills and good communication capability to interact with internal and external technical team including external clients, vendors, and other team members.

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Engineering - Transportation

Business Line Transportation

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country Canada

Position Status Full Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 263778BR

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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