Project Cybersecurity Manager
ALSTOM Transport AB · Västerås · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-05
ALSTOM Transport AB is hiring a **Project Cybersecurity Manager** to secure critical railway solutions across the Nordics, embedding cybersecurity into projects from design through deployment and handover. Acting as the cybersecurity authority across rolling stock, signalling, and rail services, the role leads cybersecurity activities throughout the project lifecycle, drives risk assessments and threat analysis across IT and OT environments, ensures compliance with standards such as IEC 62443 and TS 50701, and supports project audits and reviews. The position can be based in Stockholm, Västerås, Göteborg, or Hässleholm, operating under a hybrid model with an expectation of **three days per week in the office**. Candidates must hold a **bachelor's or master's degree** in cybersecurity, computer science, electronics, telecommunications, systems engineering, or a similar field, alongside fluent English. Required qualifications include experience in OT cybersecurity, industrial control systems, critical infrastructure, transportation, or industrial environments, paired with knowledge of risk assessments, threat modelling, vulnerability management, and relevant frameworks. Relevant certifications—such as IEC 62443, CISSP, GICSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent—are listed, while experience with railway systems, signalling, rolling stock, safety-critical environments, and supplier cybersecurity management is considered an advantage.
Req ID:508384
Interested in protecting the technology that keeps millions of people moving?
Behind every train journey is a complex ecosystem of signalling systems, rolling stock and digital technologies working together to keep passengers and goods moving safely and efficiently.
At Alstom, cybersecurity is an essential part of delivering safe, reliable and resilient transportation systems.
As a Project Cybersecurity Manager,
you'll help secure critical railway solutions across the Nordics, ensuring cybersecurity is embedded into projects from design and development through deployment and customer handover.
This role can be based in Stockholm, Västerås, Göteborg or Hässleholm, with a hybrid way of working and an expectation of three days per week in the office.
Your future role
You'll act as the cybersecurity authority within assigned railway projects, working closely with engineering teams, customers, suppliers and project leadership to deliver secure and compliant solutions across rolling stock, signalling and rail services.
What you'll do
- Lead cybersecurity activities throughout the lifecycle of complex railway projects.
- Drive cybersecurity risk assessments, threat analysis and mitigation planning across IT and OT environments.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards including IEC 62443, TS 50701 and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver secure and resilient solutions.
- Support project decisions, reviews and audits by providing cybersecurity expertise and guidance.
What you bring
- Experience in OT Cybersecurity, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Critical Infrastructure, Transportation or industrial environments.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity risk assessments, threat modelling, security architecture and vulnerability management.
- Understanding of IEC 62443, TS 50701 or similar cybersecurity frameworks.
- Experience working in engineering, project delivery or customer-facing environments.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work across multiple disciplines, suppliers and customer organizations.
- Fluent English.
Nice to have: Railway, signalling, ERTMS, ETCS, CBTC or rolling stock experience, safety-critical systems experience, supplier cybersecurity management, TS 50701 knowledge.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering or similar.
Certifications: IEC 62443, CISSP, GICSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent.
Why you'll enjoy working with us
- Protect critical transportation infrastructure used by millions of passengers every day.
- Work with cutting-edge railway technologies and industry-leading cybersecurity standards.
- Collaborate with international teams across engineering, safety, quality and project delivery.
- Enjoy a hybrid working model that supports flexibility and work-life balance.
- Grow your career in a global organisation with opportunities across projects, technologies and countries.
Important to note
As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries where we operate. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you're excited about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We'd love to hear about your experience and explore how you could contribute to our team.