Cybersecurity Specialist- Grid Automation & Protection

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai seeks an experienced OT cybersecurity professional. You will own cybersecurity requirements across tender and project handover, coordinating with the Cyber Security Lead to ensure customer and regulatory compliance.

Requires 6+ years in IT/OT with 3+ years in OT cybersecurity, strong OT networking knowledge, and familiarity with IEC 62443 and related standards.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech or equivalent in power/automation domains preferred.
• 6+ years IT/OT in Control System Automation with 3+ years in Cybersecurity role for OT.
• Deep knowledge of OT networking and security.
• Familiarity with IEC62443, NERC-CIP, NIST standards.

Responsibilities

• Owns cybersecurity requirements from tender to project handover.
• Coordinate with Cyber Security Lead to meet customer requirements.
• Review and ensure delivery against IEC 62443-3-3 for applicable platforms.
• Support IEC 62443-2-4 and 3-3 certifications and CS documentation.
• Ensure vulnerability management and asset security in delivery projects.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Networking security

Security tools

Endpoint security

IEC 62443 knowledge

NIST/NERC CIP knowledge

Education

BE/BTech in Electrical/Automation

Tools

NESSUS

CIS-CAT

Nmap

Job description

Location:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJob ID:R0143485Date Posted:2026-09-09Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity:The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 3500+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning. 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 & regulationReview 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.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:Successful 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 securityKnowledge 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, IDSDesirable with ISA 99 / 62443 – Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist, GIAC, GICSP, CEH certificationGlobal Roles and responsibilitiesClose coordination with HUB, R&D, Product Management, Engineering and SalesSupport 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.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.