Ports Digital Infrastructure Lead

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Ports Digital Infrastructure Lead to support its Latin American region. The role combines a strong track record in designing, deploying and operating critical infrastructure (ports, airports and logistics hubs) with an advanced technical vision in operational safety and cybersecurity (IT/OT) and the ability to turn client needs and technology trends into commercial proposals, protection architectures and procurement specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, mature and capture new business opportunities in the critical infrastructure sector, turning client needs into technical cybersecurity and physical security (IT/OT) proposals.
• Act as AECOM's technical point of contact in the region for cargo transport security solutions, building long-term relationships with stakeholders, decision-makers and technology partners.
• Define comprehensive security architectures for complex IT/OT environments.
• Establish and validate technical criteria, specifications and standards for security projects, and prepare technical documents for procurement.
• Participate in developing and implementing security-related information systems, manage and analyse logs in high-volume environments, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, ensure compliance with international standards and best practices, and design and implement physical security and cybersecurity solutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience and training.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in security and/or cybersecurity within operations or business development for critical infrastructure.
• Experience in at least two projects covering design and deployment of security solutions, monitoring and log management systems, and project development or information systems.
• Knowledge of security architectures, international standards such as ISO 27001, NIST and IEC, and critical infrastructure protection technologies.
• Ability to write technical specifications and procurement documents, and advanced spoken and written English.
• Cybersecurity or information security specialisation or certification is highly desirable; passenger and/or cargo operation experience is preferred.

Relocation assistance and work authorization sponsorship are not available. New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.