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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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