Regional Cybersecurity Officer Siemens Mobility Americas
Siemens, Alpharetta, GA, United States
At Siemens Mobility, we design and deliver the technologies that power critical transportation infrastructure across North America. As regulatory expectations increase and cybersecurity becomes a defining customer and market differentiator, we are strengthening our regional leadership model.
We are seeking a
Regional Cybersecurity Officer (RCO)
to serve as the
Senior Cybersecurity leader for Siemens Mobility in North America , with a strong emphasis on
Product & Solution Security (PSS) . This role is not a traditional IT CISO position. It is a
businessfacing leadership role
passionate about embedding security into how regulated products and solutions are designed, delivered, and supported across their lifecycle.
You will act as the
regional owner for cybersecurity risk , a
trusted partner , and a
credible point of contact for customers, regulators, and government stakeholders -while operating within a global, matrixed cybersecurity model. Why This Role Matters
Increasing
U.S. regulatory and compliance expectations , including NISTaligned requirements Growing need for
clear cybersecurity risk ownership
across North America Strengthening
Product & Solution Security controls
in regulated environments Rebuilding and formalizing relationships with
customers, regulators, and industry partners Establishing a consistent, trusted
customerfacing cybersecurity voice Regional Cybersecurity Leadership Act as the
NAM owner for cybersecurity risk management, escalation, and decisionmaking Balance global cybersecurity standards with
regional regulatory realities Provide regular cybersecurity risk, status, and maturity reporting to executive leadership Lead and champion
Product & Solution Security (PSS)
across: R&D and product development, Customer projects and deployments, Bids and sales support, and Lifecycle operations and support Ensure consistent application of
secure development lifecycle
practices Translate global PSS frameworks into
practical, executable regional implementation Align engineering, product, and business leaders around
shared security accountability Regulatory, Customer & External Engagement Serve as the
primary cybersecurity point of contact
for customers, government entities, and regulators Support customer commitments related to cybersecurity and product assurance Interface directly with regulators and standards bodies (e.g., FRA, FTA, DOT) Represent Siemens Mobility in cybersecurityrelated customer and industry discussions Risk, Governance & Incident Management Define and manage
risk acceptance, incident response, and escalation criteria Oversee responses to
major cybersecurity incidents and audit findings Implement and maintain governance aligned to
NIST, IEC 62443, ISO 27001 , and related standards How You Will Work Hybrid role : strategic leadership combined with handson engagement Leverages existing cybersecurity resources (including an established regional team) Works closely with: Product & Solution Security Officers (PSSOs), Product & Solution Security Engineers (PSSEs), R&D, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Global Mobility cybersecurity leadership What Makes You Successful in This Role Strong
collaborative approach
- attitude matters as much as expertise! Clear, adaptable communicator who can translate technical risk into business impact A
bridgebuilder and trusted partner/influencer
to the business Empathetic, pragmatic, and credible with business leaders, engineers, and executives Creates shared ownership rather than implementing compliance by directive Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field with relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, GIAC, SANS, or equivalent) 7+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience Demonstrated experience in
Product & Solution Security
or secure product development Exposure to
OT / factory security, industrial automation, cloud, or digital platforms Experience working in
regulated or critical infrastructure environments Demonstrable ability to operate in
matrixed, global organizations Technical & Regulatory Knowledge
Solid understanding of cybersecurity risk, vulnerability, and incident management Handson knowledge of secure development practices: Threat modeling Security requirements engineering Secure architecture and design Security testing Familiarity with
NIST, IEC 62443, ISO 27001
and related frameworks Preferred Experience Background in industrial, manufacturing, transportation, or technology sectors Experience engaging directly with
railway or transportation regulators Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese Work Authorization & Travel Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10-20%) Reporting & Collaboration
This role reports to the Leadership Team
of Siemens Mobility North America , with a matrix relationship to the
Global Chief Security Officer for Mobility , and works closely with regional and global cybersecurity, product, and engineering teams.
#LI-AW1
You'll Benefit From Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html The pay range for this position is $149,328 - $252,552 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you're unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
Pay Transparency Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.
Criminal History Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
We are seeking a
Regional Cybersecurity Officer (RCO)
to serve as the
Senior Cybersecurity leader for Siemens Mobility in North America , with a strong emphasis on
Product & Solution Security (PSS) . This role is not a traditional IT CISO position. It is a
businessfacing leadership role
passionate about embedding security into how regulated products and solutions are designed, delivered, and supported across their lifecycle.
You will act as the
regional owner for cybersecurity risk , a
trusted partner , and a
credible point of contact for customers, regulators, and government stakeholders -while operating within a global, matrixed cybersecurity model. Why This Role Matters
Increasing
U.S. regulatory and compliance expectations , including NISTaligned requirements Growing need for
clear cybersecurity risk ownership
across North America Strengthening
Product & Solution Security controls
in regulated environments Rebuilding and formalizing relationships with
customers, regulators, and industry partners Establishing a consistent, trusted
customerfacing cybersecurity voice Regional Cybersecurity Leadership Act as the
NAM owner for cybersecurity risk management, escalation, and decisionmaking Balance global cybersecurity standards with
regional regulatory realities Provide regular cybersecurity risk, status, and maturity reporting to executive leadership Lead and champion
Product & Solution Security (PSS)
across: R&D and product development, Customer projects and deployments, Bids and sales support, and Lifecycle operations and support Ensure consistent application of
secure development lifecycle
practices Translate global PSS frameworks into
practical, executable regional implementation Align engineering, product, and business leaders around
shared security accountability Regulatory, Customer & External Engagement Serve as the
primary cybersecurity point of contact
for customers, government entities, and regulators Support customer commitments related to cybersecurity and product assurance Interface directly with regulators and standards bodies (e.g., FRA, FTA, DOT) Represent Siemens Mobility in cybersecurityrelated customer and industry discussions Risk, Governance & Incident Management Define and manage
risk acceptance, incident response, and escalation criteria Oversee responses to
major cybersecurity incidents and audit findings Implement and maintain governance aligned to
NIST, IEC 62443, ISO 27001 , and related standards How You Will Work Hybrid role : strategic leadership combined with handson engagement Leverages existing cybersecurity resources (including an established regional team) Works closely with: Product & Solution Security Officers (PSSOs), Product & Solution Security Engineers (PSSEs), R&D, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Global Mobility cybersecurity leadership What Makes You Successful in This Role Strong
collaborative approach
- attitude matters as much as expertise! Clear, adaptable communicator who can translate technical risk into business impact A
bridgebuilder and trusted partner/influencer
to the business Empathetic, pragmatic, and credible with business leaders, engineers, and executives Creates shared ownership rather than implementing compliance by directive Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field with relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, GIAC, SANS, or equivalent) 7+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience Demonstrated experience in
Product & Solution Security
or secure product development Exposure to
OT / factory security, industrial automation, cloud, or digital platforms Experience working in
regulated or critical infrastructure environments Demonstrable ability to operate in
matrixed, global organizations Technical & Regulatory Knowledge
Solid understanding of cybersecurity risk, vulnerability, and incident management Handson knowledge of secure development practices: Threat modeling Security requirements engineering Secure architecture and design Security testing Familiarity with
NIST, IEC 62443, ISO 27001
and related frameworks Preferred Experience Background in industrial, manufacturing, transportation, or technology sectors Experience engaging directly with
railway or transportation regulators Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese Work Authorization & Travel Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10-20%) Reporting & Collaboration
This role reports to the Leadership Team
of Siemens Mobility North America , with a matrix relationship to the
Global Chief Security Officer for Mobility , and works closely with regional and global cybersecurity, product, and engineering teams.
#LI-AW1
You'll Benefit From Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html The pay range for this position is $149,328 - $252,552 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you're unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
Pay Transparency Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.
Criminal History Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.