HVDC Cyber Security Project Engineer

Hitachi Rail; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail technology company is seeking a HVDC Cyber Security Project Engineer based in Glasgow. This role involves leading cybersecurity implementations, building secure infrastructures, and developing architectures for HVDC systems. The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Science and experience with network security protocols, ensuring a robust cybersecurity framework for global energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with good communication skills.
• Experience with network protocols and security systems.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Leading system and cybersecurity implementations.
• Building network and system infrastructure.
• Developing architecture for HVDC cybersecurity solutions.

Skills

Cybersecurity standards

Network equipment

Good communication skills

Scripting and automation

Education

Bachelor or Master’s in Computer Science, IT or similar

Tools

Security tools

Intrusion detection systems

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

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The opportunity to enable green energy transition by building customized embedded control systems for sustainable energy solutions, focusing on HVDC technology which supports energy transfer over long distances with minimal losses.

As a cybersecurity professional in HVDC, you will be involved in designing automation systems, control cabinets, user interfaces, diagnostic tools, and IT infrastructure with a focus on security, utilizing our real-time platform MACH.

We value potential and personal commitment equally to experience. Apply even if you do not meet all requirements. Join a collaborative team in Glasgow. Please note, visa support is not provided for this position.

How You’ll make an impact

• Leading system, network, and cybersecurity implementations in HVDC projects
• Building network and system infrastructure
• Ensuring cybersecurity standards
• Developing architecture & functional descriptions for future HVDC cybersecurity solutions
• Testing, supporting projects, and resolving cybersecurity issues
• Coordinating with stakeholders to optimize cybersecurity solutions
• Designing secured network architectures for SCADA systems
• Monitoring and validating security patches
• Implementing security features and controls
• Establishing controls over backdoors and intrusion detection
• Performing vulnerability assessments and security audits
• Conducting security surveys of remote sites
• Maintaining test environments and managing backups and patches
• Collaborating with customers and colleagues to improve security
• Travel opportunities for global power station projects

Your background

• Bachelor or Master’s in Computer Science, IT or similar
• Fluent in English, good communication skills
• Experience with network equipment, protocols, and security systems
• Knowledge of Windows OS, Active Directory, databases, scripting, and automation
• Experience with security tools, intrusion detection, and SCADA projects is a plus
• Knowledge of electrical standards and programming languages like C/C++ is advantageous

Qualified individuals with disabilities may request accommodations during the application process by completing a form on our website, including contact information and specific needs. This is for accessibility support only.