Hitachi Rail GTS UK Limited

Hitachi Rail GTS UK Limited is seeking a Cyber Design Authority in London. This hybrid role involves analysing customer needs, ensuring security compliance, and managing technical risks. The candidate will lead technical security reviews and interface with clients to define solutions. Ideal applicants should possess a degree in cyber security or a related field, have excellent interpersonal skills, and be familiar with security standards relevant to complex systems.

Cyber Design Authority Location: London, Greater London, United Kingdom (Hybrid - minimum two days per week from our office in Canary Wharf) Key Responsibilities Analyse customer needs and assess solution architecture and technical choices. Ensure security solution compliance with customer needs, product policy, make team buy strategy, applicable legislation, standards and regulations. Review technical security risks and opportunities and related mitigation plans throughout bids or projects. Balance customer requirements and product policy with schedule, cost, MTB strategy and risk trade offs. Check production and maintenance/service aspects with the Production Process/Technology Manager and Service Engineering Manager. Approve technical specifications and source selection of subsystems/products to be outsourced, considering MTB policy, export restrictions and offset requirements. Verify that the engineering environment aligns with country/company instruction, overall solution cost, technical risks and schedule. Ensure, with engineering SMEs and safety stakeholders, that solution design incorporates contract requirements, applicable security legislation, standards and regulations, and that certification activities are performed correctly. Review and approve completion of security specific integration, verification, validation and qualification results. Lead bid/project security engineering reviews and approve security deliverables at each project decision milestone. Organise technical meetings and peer reviews with the Engineering Delivery Manager and other technical stakeholders to assess and validate the solution. Contribute to business strategy and product development as required. Interface with the client to define the solution. Stay current on technical, legislative and industry specific security standards worldwide. Technical Skills and Experience Strong technical writing and excellent interpersonal communication skills. Expertise in cyber and information security solutions relevant to urban signalling, mainline signalling, communication systems, integrated control systems, etc. Excellent understanding of risk assessment frameworks and compliance methodologies. Strong knowledge of business case development, resource planning and effective budget management. Extensive experience across systems engineering lifecycles focusing on security, including secure by design principles, requirements capture, modelling, analysis, system design, and independent verification and validation (IV&V). In depth knowledge and experience of full systems engineering lifecycles for large, complex systems. Expertise in industry specific security standards and legislation. Well proven technical/project experience in developing and applying security solutions to critical OT or IT control systems and/or safety critical systems. Additional Qualifications Degree level (preferably Masters) in a relevant field such as cyber security, networks, computer science, etc. Certified or working towards a senior level security accreditation (e.g., CISSP, CISM, etc.). Human Skills Proven track record of building and maintaining cross functional relationships that deliver outcomes for both the team and the wider business. Excellent presentation skills. Effective personal organisation and the ability to remain composed and focused under pressure. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, mentor and coach a diverse team. Excellent problem solving ability, trade off skills and attention to detail. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion and worldview. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Hitachi Rail GTS UK Limited is seeking a Senior Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification (IVVQ) Engineer to lead system integration and testing for rail solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems development, strong proficiency in SQL, and a solid understanding of networking technologies. This role requires excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor diverse teams. The position is based in Bradford on Avon and offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in the rail industry.

Senior Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification (IVVQ) Engineer Location: Bradford on Avon, Greater London, United Kingdom (On Site) Project Engineering function is seeking a Senior IVVQ Engineer to lead system integration and testing for rail solutions. Key Responsibilities Work collaboratively with engineering disciplines and stakeholders to deliver projects. Identify and close site defects, technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and engineering issues. Understand and lead project delivery processes, methodologies, and use defined tools per the GTS Management System. Keep up to date with latest technologies, tools, and trends in IVVQ development. Support Work Package Managers with status, progress measurement, forecasting, and risk identification. Act as WPM and lead IVVQ team operationally when appointed. Interface with client to gain approval of test specifications and host acceptance testing activities. Write and approve test plans, strategy documents, and specifications. Execute test specifications, record results, raise and investigate defects, and maintain quality standards. Identify and implement verification methods (IADT). Technical Skills and Experience Extensive experience in systems development and IVVQ principles. Strong proficiency in SQL database querying and data analysis. Experience with networking technologies (Cisco, Netgear switches), Windows and Linux configuration, troubleshooting, and design review. Software testing experience, including test automation and Python scripting. Understanding of system architecture and integration principles. Linux system configuration (CentOS, RHEL6, Ubuntu) and bash scripting. Familiarity with IBM DOORS for requirements management. Practical knowledge of Agile methodologies, JIRA, and DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines. Proven experience testing and integrating complex system applications. Solid grasp of system architecture and design patterns. Experience with configuration control and IVVQ tool development. Additional Qualifications Driver's licence - Preferred IRSE Electronics Systems Licence - Nice to have Human Skills Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, motivation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to build and sustain strong relationships at all levels. Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and coaching diverse teams. Strong problem solving, trade off, and attention to detail abilities. Equal Opportunity Statement At Hitachi Rail, we welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Security Clearance Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance; further evidence may be required.