Staff Security Engineer

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Join Enterprise Information Security (EIS) to help strengthen and mature Wabtec's cybersecurity risk management capabilities. Collaborate closely with infrastructure, cloud, application, operations, architecture, compliance and business teams to identify, prioritize and reduce cybersecurity risk across the enterprise. As a subject matter expert, you will work across global technology environments to ensure vulnerabilities, threats and control gaps are effectively managed and remediated.

How will you make a difference?

As a Staff Cybersecurity Engineer within Enterprise Information Security, you will help advance Wabtec’s vulnerability management program by leading engineering, operational execution, and governance support across on-premises, cloud, and M&A environments. You will oversee vulnerability discovery, prioritization, remediation, and reporting while partnering with technology teams to reduce risk and strengthen the company’s security posture. You will also support broader cybersecurity efforts across cloud security, security operations, and threat management to improve enterprise visibility, resilience, and operational effectiveness.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related field, or proven full-time cybersecurity experience. 
• Demonstrated expertise leading enterprise vulnerability management programs across servers, endpoints, cloud platforms, applications and network infrastructure. 
• Extensive experience with vulnerability assessment technologies, remediation workflows, risk prioritization methodologies and security exposure management practices. 
• Strong understanding of vulnerability scoring frameworks, threat intelligence, exploitability analysis and risk-based remediation approaches. 
• Experience developing metrics, reporting and executive-level dashboards to communicate security risk and remediation progress. 
• Hands-on experience securing public cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. 
• Experience supporting Security Operations functions including threat detection, incident response, threat hunting or security monitoring activities. 
• Knowledge of enterprise operating systems, networking, system administration and infrastructure technologies. 
• Experience partnering with technical and business stakeholders to drive remediation efforts across globally distributed environments. 
• Strong project execution, communication and stakeholder management skills. 
• Experience managing workstreams and maintaining operational transparency through IT Service Management platforms. 
• Must be willing to work weekends or off-shift hours, as needed during cybersecurity incidents. 

We would love it if you had:

• Experience implementing Exposure Management or Attack Surface Management programs. 
• Experience integrating vulnerability management processes with Security Operations and Incident Response functions. 
• Knowledge of container, Kubernetes and cloud-native security technologies. 
• Experience automating vulnerability management workflows using scripting or API integrations. 
• Security certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, Security+ or equivalent. 
• Proven ability to work independently with strong time management skills. 
• Strong communication and influencing skills. 
• Commitment to continuous learning and adaptation within an evolving cybersecurity landscape. 

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead the enterprise vulnerability management program, ensuring effective identification, assessment, prioritization and remediation of vulnerabilities across global technology environments. 
• Manage vulnerability scanning platforms, assessment processes and reporting capabilities to maintain enterprise-wide visibility of security exposures. 
• Develop and continuously improve risk-based vulnerability prioritization methodologies using threat intelligence, exploitability data and business context. 
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, application and business teams to drive timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities and security control weaknesses. 
• Monitor remediation performance, establish service-level targets and report risk reduction progress to leadership and stakeholders. 
• Conduct vulnerability trend analysis to identify systemic issues and recommend strategic improvements. 
• Support cloud security initiatives by assessing cloud environments for misconfigurations, vulnerabilities and compliance risks. 
• Collaborate with Security Operations teams to investigate critical vulnerabilities, active threats and emerging security risks impacting the enterprise. 
• Support threat management activities by evaluating threat intelligence and determining exposure to newly disclosed vulnerabilities and security advisories. 
• Assist in vulnerability validation, remediation verification and exception management processes. 
• Lead and participate in cybersecurity projects involving security tools, platforms and process improvements. 
• Develop and maintain vulnerability management standards, procedures, operational runbooks and technical documentation. 
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for vulnerability management and related cybersecurity technologies. 
• Support audit, compliance and regulatory activities by providing evidence, metrics and technical expertise. 
• Evaluate new security technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve enterprise cybersecurity maturity. 
• Participate and be available to support cybersecurity incidents, emergency activities and planned maintenance during weekends or off-hours as required. 

Benefits
At Wabtec, people come first. That’s why we ensure our employees feel valued and have the tools they need to thrive. By joining us, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and development. Here’s what we offer to make you feel part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey:

• Medical Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Dental Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Profit Sharing
• Private Pension Plan
• Meal Policy according to location
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial, and social support
• Headspace – mental health app
• Christmas Card or Basket for employees (based on location)
• Christmas Gift for children up to 11 years old
• Extended Maternity Leave
• Program for Pregnant Women and Babies
• Language Incentive Policy
• Mentorship Programs and access to training platform
• Wellhub
• Pharmacy Assistance

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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