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Cyber Security Operation Engineer

2 days ago Chennai, India

The opportunity:

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls and ensuring secure networking is achieved in the solution's implementation. The cybersecurity Engineer will also be responsible for creating and maintaining the required documents .

How you'll make an impact:

  • Maintain a deep understanding of IT networking and infrastructure.
  • Provide hands-on support for routers, firewalls, switches, and servers.
  • Responsible for assessing network and cybersecurity requirements in customers' technical specifications, talking to, and aligning with clients (as well as the internal Cyber Security experts and project teams) on how to realize specific requirements.
  • Support the network and cybersecurity activities during project execution.
  • Supporting project technical documentation and quality assurance.
  • Support evaluations and integration of new cybersecurity tools and platforms.
  • Perform device-level hardening to protect against IT/OT threats.
  • Build and maintain preventive baselines tailored to evolving threats and business specific use cases.
  • Develop and implement detection engineering content, automation, and integrations across IT/OT environments.
  • Foster continuous improvement initiatives in tooling, automation, and operational processes.
  • Create and maintain project documentation • Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

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Your Background:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in relevant field.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years in cybersecurity (OT/IT), emphasizing cybersecurity compliance and prevention measure implementation.
  • A foundational understanding of security standards and frameworks such as NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK, and the Cyber Kill Chain.
  • A foundational understanding of industry standards like IEC 62443 family and ISO 27000 family Strong knowledge of VLANs, VPNs, RBAC, PKI, and cybersecurity protocols
  • Experience in VLAN, Redundant protocols, Time Sync, AAA, RBAC, Network access control, VPN, PKI, SSL, IPSec, understanding of OT environment components and OT security.
  • Understanding of technologies like VMWare, switching and routing, DNS, TCP/IP, and Active Directory.
  • Knowledge of cyber security policies, including defense in depth strategies.
  • Effective communication skills, allowing you to articulate security issues to peers, stakeholders, and clients.
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-162557
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-27T23:34:57

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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