Director Cyber Security Cloud Center of Excellence

The opportunity

Are you ready to lead the charge in securing the future of cloud innovation? At Hitachi Energy, we're looking for a visionary leader to head our Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) cybersecurity strategy. This is your chance to shape the security posture of cutting-edge SaaS platforms and cloud-native environments that power global energy solutions. You'll work at the intersection of innovation and protection, collaborating with top-tier teams across R&D, Infrastructure, and Global Security to build a secure-by-design culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and are passionate about enabling secure digital transformation, this is the role for you.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the strategic direction of five core CCOE programs, including Governance and Cybersecurity
• Design and implement robust cybersecurity strategies for development and production cloud environments
• Collaborate with R&D to embed security into the software development lifecycle
• Partner with infrastructure teams to secure SaaS platforms and manage incident response
• Align cloud security policies with global standards and internal frameworks
• Drive adoption of best practices like NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
• Represent cybersecurity in executive-level discussions and strategic planning
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through KPIs and metrics
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; Master's preferred
• 6+ years of leadership experience in cybersecurity or cloud security roles
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams in complex environments
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevSecOps practices
• Familiarity with frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and regulatory standards
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS Security) highly desirable
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision
• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) with generous match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
• Family Care: Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft support, special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs including FMLA, Military, Parental, Adoption, Vacation, and Holiday
• Employee Engagement and Development: ERGs (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program