Daniel McNamee
Principal Security Manager @Hitachi Rail
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Security Manager @Hitachi Rail
Lead integrated system security governance for a major metropolitan subway expansion project delivered under a multi-billion-dollar public transit infrastructure program.Responsible for aligning cybersecurity, physical security, telecommunications, and operational technology (OT/ICS) controls across civil and systems delivery teams to support secure lifecycle execution from design through commissioning and operational readiness.• Chair System Security Officer (SSO) coordination meetings and integrate cross-package security inputs• Lead development and review of Security Risk Assessments, CPTED inputs, and multi-domain Threat & Vulnerability Risk Assessments (TVRAs)• Support preparation and internal approval of System Security Submissions across design, construction, and test phases• Co-Chair governance and cross-discipline safety/security integration forums• Coordinate security alignment with contractors, engineering teams, and executive stakeholders• Support security budgeting, resource prioritization, and governance controls tied to project milestonesFocused on delivering defensible, risk-based security architecture that strengthens safety, availability, and operational resilience within a complex metro environment.
EDUCATION
Ivy Tech Community College
Associate's degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
SKILLS
ABOUT DANIEL MCNAMEE
I lead integrated cyber-physical security governance for passenger rail, metro, and critical infrastructure environments, with executive responsibility for protecting safety-critical operations, public assets, and complex transit systems at scale.My work aligns cybersecurity, physical security, telecommunications, and operational technology (OT/ICS) into unified, risk-driven frameworks that support operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle delivery from design through revenue service. I operate at the intersection of engineering execution, governance accountability, and executive decision-making — ensuring security controls are defensible, mission-aligned, and operationally sustainable.Across rail and transportation programs, I have supported automated metro systems, multi-station deployments, and large-scale infrastructure initiatives requiring structured system security submissions, threat and vulnerability risk assessments (TVRAs), CPTED integration, cross-discipline coordination, and validation of IT/OT/physical segmentation within safety-critical domains.My approach is grounded in NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-82, and IEC 62443, applied pragmatically within high-consequence environments. I focus on translating strategic security objectives into implementable architecture, measurable resilience, and clear governance accountability across multidisciplinary teams.Security is an operational enabler — strengthening availability, reliability, and public trust without compromising delivery momentum.Certifications: CISSP | CISM | CISA | CCSP | CCNP | Protection Professional (CPP) — ASIS Approved CandidateCore Strengths:Rail & Transit Security Governance | OT & Critical Infrastructure Security | Cyber-Physical Integration | System Security Assurance | Risk & Compliance | Program Leadership | Operational Resilience | Executive Communication
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