Fare Payments Cybersecurity Lead Analyst

$95,000 - $169,000/Yr

WSP Global - Washington, DC

Part-time - Senior

Washington, DC

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Fare Payments Cybersecurity Lead Analyst at WSP is a part-time role focused on enhancing the cybersecurity posture of the Automatic Fare Collection system. This position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to monitor IT security, respond to incidents, and contribute to policy development, all while leveraging cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies. The role is designed for individuals looking to advance their careers in cybersecurity within a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and uphold the IT security of the Automatic Fare Collection system.
• Investigate and resolve IT security issues and incidents related to the Automatic Fare Collection system.
• Engage in projects associated with the Automatic Fare Collection system and contribute insights on new security technologies.
• Contribute to the development of new IT security policies, standards, and guidelines for the Automatic Fare Collection system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of pertinent experience in IT security.
• Profound understanding of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) and other security best practices applicable to payment card applications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Host and Endpoint Security, Identity and Access Management, Database Security, Network Security, Virtualization Security, Application Security, Threat Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, and Security Testing.
• In-depth knowledge of Symmetric-Key and Public-Key Cryptography, as well as Cryptography Standards and Technologies.
• Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and the operation and management of Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively plan and execute workloads in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid sick time