Cybersecurity Specialist -Grid Automation
6 days ago• Chennai, India
The opportunity:
Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations to facilitate business activities. Develop and sustain effective control environment to strengthen corporate governance. Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
How you'll make an impact:
- Responsible for Cybersecurity requirement from Tender till Project Handover. Coordinate with Cyber Security Lead or Officer to fulfill Hitachi Energy requirement and Customer requirements.
- Assess, identify deviation and Risks in Customer requirement and required standard & regulatory requirement during Tender.
- Acts a liaison with the Customer about Hitachi Energy's automation solution's adherence to customer requirements and required standard & regulation.
- Review Project Cybersecurity deliverables are implemented and delivered as agreed. For platforms certified with IEC 62443-3-3, make sure that the delivery project is within the requirements of the standard to the extent possible.
- Support to enhance and maintain the CS documentation for project deliverables.
- Ensure the Vulnerability Management in delivery projects.
- Support in Business in achieving IEC 62443 2-4 Certification and in IEC 62443 3-3 certification. Support in maintaining and improving the Cybersecurity solution.
- Contribute to Cybersecurity Assurance process definition and improvement in Customer Delivery Projects. Ensure Test area Asset security Management and Security tools.
- You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background:
- You hold a degree in BE/BTech or equivalent, power, electrical, communications preferred Experience in automation of power transmission and distribution networks.
- Minimum 6+ years of IT/OT Industry Experience in Control System Automation (3+ years of Cybersecurity with emphasis on OT) or 5 + years as an OT Cyber Security Implementer or Architect.
- Advanced Knowledge OT Networking and Network security.
- Experienced working in OT environment components and OT security. Knowledge of Cybersecurity Regulation, Standards and Framework - (IEC62443, NERC-CIP, BDEW, NIST Publication).
- Awareness on current Cybersecurity controls and solutions - Endpoint Security, AAA, Security logging, Hardening benchmarks. Knowledge on Security tool (NESSUS, CIS CAT, Nmap).
- Understanding on Computer networks and network security - Firewall, IDS.
- Desirable with ISA 99 / 62443 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist, GIAC, GICSP, CEH certification.
- Good communication skills.
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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-167526
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-11-28T23:32:52
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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