Senior R&D Engineer, Cybersecurity - IN MACH - India Development Centre

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai is seeking a cybersecurity professional to join our team to evaluate security functionalities, implement compliance measures, and perform threat modeling for control system products.

You will harden operating systems and network devices, verify cybersecurity features, support vulnerability handling, and ensure adherence to IEC 62443 and ISO 27001 while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of cybersecurity experience.
• Understanding of cybersecurity architecture, defense in depth, least privilege.
• Knowledge of security controls: IDS/IPS, hardening, policies.
• Networking knowledge and patch management.
• Experience with HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, SSH, DNS, SNMP, RDP, NTP.
• Windows and Virtual Machine administration.
• Experience with NMAP, Nessus, Wireshark.
• Certifications like MCP/MCITP/MCSE/CEH/CISSP/CISA advantageous.
• IEC 62443, ISO 27001 knowledge.
• Automation using Python, PowerShell, and Batch scripting.
• IEC 61850, Goose, Modbus knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written English, intercultural sensitivity.
• Sense of ownership and willingness to learn.
• Training and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the cybersecurity functionalities of products and improve the security posture.
• Work toward fulfilling security compliance requirements for products.
• Perform threat modeling/security assessment for products.
• Hardening operating systems and network devices to allow only necessary functions.
• Cybersecurity functionality verification on control system components.
• Participate in vulnerability handling of the products.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Networking fundamentals

Windows administration

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Batch scripting

Security tools

English communication

Intercultural sensitivity

Ownership & responsibility

Certifications in security

Education

Bachelor’s or Post Graduate Degree in Engineering

Tools

NMAP

Nessus

Wireshark

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0129226 Date Posted: 2026-05-19 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity: Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible, and secure whilst balancing social, environmental, and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in more than 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Evaluate the cyber security functionalities of products and improve the security posture.


• Work for fulfilling security compliance requirements for the products.


• Perform Threat modeling/ Security assessment for products.


• Perform operating system and network devices hardening, to allow only necessary function for products operation.


• Cybersecurity functionality verification on control system components.


• Participate in Vulnerability handling of the products.


• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.


• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Required Bachelor’s or Post Graduate Degree in Engineering with 2 to 6 years of experience in cybersecurity.


• Good understanding of cybersecurity principles like cybersecurity architecture, defense in depth, default deny, least privilege, compartmentalization, privileged initiation, AAA, etc.


• Good understanding of cyber security controls like; IDS/IPS (host and network), hardening, security policies, Malware Protection, Filtering, NGFW, etc.


• Knowledge in Networking, patch management.


• Hands on Experience with protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, SSH, ICMP, DHCP, L2TP, PPTP, DNS, SNMP, RDP, and NTP.


• Windows and Virtual Machine Administration.


• Experience with Security tools like NMAP, Nessus, Wireshark, etc.


• Certifications like MCP/MCITP/MCSE/CEH/CISSP/CISA are advantage.


• Knowledge of security standards like IEC 62443, ISO 27001.


• Hands on experience in automation using Python, PowerShell and Batch scripts.


• Knowledge of protocols like IEC 61850, Goose, Modbus is an added advantage.


• Excellent communication, both verbal & written in English, Collaboration.


• Good intercultural sensitivity.


• Sense of ownership and responsibility.


• Aptitude to learn new technologies.


• Training and Mentoring skills.

More about us:

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.