SCADA Security Engineer for Industrial Control Systems

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

health insurance

pension fund

welfare

flexible working type

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Madrid is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure industrial networks within SCADA environments, protecting critical infrastructure from threats while ensuring reliability and compliance with industry best practices.

You will design secure SCADA network architectures, assess connections, manage patches, deploy IDS/IPS, perform VAPT, and conduct security reviews of devices and networks. Travel up to 10% and work with global teams.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network security, or industrial control system (ICS/SCADA) environments.
• Basic knowledge of C/C++ programming is considered an advantage.
• Previous experience working on SCADA or industrial automation projects is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop secure network architectures for SCADA systems, incorporating advanced cybersecurity controls and best practices.
• Evaluate, assess, and strengthen the security of all connections to the SCADA network.
• Monitor, validate, and manage third-party security patches while ensuring system reliability and operational continuity.
• Implement cybersecurity features and controls provided by device and system vendors.
• Establish and maintain robust security controls over any medium that may provide backdoor access to the SCADA network.
• Deploy and manage internal and external intrusion detection and protection systems across the SCADA environment.
• Perform Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), as well as technical security audits of SCADA devices, networks, and interconnected systems to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Conduct physical security assessments of remote sites and connected infrastructure to evaluate and enhance overall security posture.
• Maintain and continuously improve test environments, ensuring software and hardware remain up to date and aligned with current and future operational requirements.
• Manage backup and image handling activities for servers and workstations, including patch management and system recovery processes.

Conocimientos

Cybersecurity

ICS/SCADA security

English proficiency

Willingness to travel

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Herramientas

C/C++ programming

Descripción del empleo

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Madrid is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure industrial networks within SCADA environments, protecting critical infrastructure from threats while ensuring reliability and compliance with industry best practices.

You will design secure SCADA network architectures, assess connections, manage patches, deploy IDS/IPS, perform VAPT, and conduct security reviews of devices and networks. Travel up to 10% and work with global teams.