Senior OT Cybersecurity Infrastructure Architect & Engineer

Hitachi; Napoli; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hitachi Rail is seeking an Senior OT Cybersecurity Infrastructure Architect & Engineer to design and implement end-to-end security for railway and critical infrastructure in Naples, Italy. You will own security architecture and hands-on engineering across IT/OT domains, ensuring compliance with IEC 62443 and TS 50701.

The role requires 5–10 years in IT/OT cybersecurity, strong knowledge of firewalls, SIEM, NIDS/EDR, and OT network design. Fluency in English and Italian is expected.

Competenze

• 5 to 10 years of IT/OT cybersecurity infrastructure experience with architecture and deployment.
• Proven experience delivering cybersecurity infrastructures.

Mansioni

• Define reference architectures, platform designs, and integration patterns.
• Personally implement, configure, and validate security platforms.
• Design end-to-end OT cybersecurity architectures aligned with IEC 62443.
• Support vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
• Provide technical input to Security Case and assurance documentation.

Conoscenze

IT/OT Cybersecurity

Security architecture

OT network design

Firewalls

NIDS/EDR

SIEM integration

Windows/Linux hardening

Python scripting

Zero-Trust

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related

Master's degree in Cybersecurity or Systems Engineering (preferred)

Strumenti

NAC

RADIUS

SIEM

EDR

WAF

Descrizione del lavoro

Location:

Naples, Campania, Italy

Job ID:

R0126588

Date Posted:

2026-07-23

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior OT Cybersecurity Infrastructure Architect & Engineer.

The successful candidate will have solid experience in the rail industry, managing wayside installation design and routing cables along the track and within technical rooms. This position is based in Naples, Italy.

Mission

Design, implement, integrate, andvalidatea complete OT Cybersecurity Infrastructure for railway and critical‑infrastructure projects.
The role combines security architecture ownership with hands ‑ on engineering and implementation responsibility , ensuring that Cybersecurity platforms and controls are deployed according to international standards, project requirements, and local regulatory frameworks.

The OT Cybersecurity Infrastructure Architect & Engineer acts as the technical authority for security platforms , from core IT/OT infrastructure to SOC‑enabling technologies, supporting the full lifecycle from design through commissioning and operational handover.

Accountabilities

• Defines reference architectures, platform designs, and integration patterns
• Personally implements, configures, andvalidatessecurity platforms
• Deep understanding of operational constraints, availability, safety, and lifecycle issues
• Capable of designing secure solutions independently of specific vendors, while integrating commercial products effectively Design end‑to‑end OT cybersecurity infrastructure architectures aligned with IEC 62443 and TS 50701 principles
• Define technical standards, reference architectures, and design patterns for OT cybersecurity platforms.
• Ensure architectural consistency across multiple projects and geographic regions.
• Actively design, deploy, configure, andvalidatethe following OT Cybersecurity Infrastructure components
• Functional tests for security controls
• Integration testing with OT subsystems
• Support vulnerability assessments, configuration reviews, and remediation activities.
• Provide technical input to Security Case and assurance documentation

Required Skills/Knowledge

• 5 to 10 years of professional experience inIT/OT Cybersecurity infrastructure, withdemonstratedresponsibility forarchitecture and deployment.
• Proven experience delivering cybersecurity infrastructures
• IEC 62443 (zones/conduits,SLs, system & componentrequirements)
• CLC/TS 50701
• NIST 800‑82
• ISO 27001 / 27005
• OT network design and segmentation
• Firewalls, WAF, Proxies
• NAC & RADIUS
• IAM / PAM / MFA
• NIDS & EDR
• SIEM architecture and integration
• Backup & Cyber Recovery
• Windows & Linux hardening
• Virtualization platforms (hypervisors)

HighlyPreferred Skills & Knowledge

• Railway or transportation OT environments
• SOC architecture and OT SOC onboarding
• Zero‑Trust adaptation for OT
• Scripting / automation (PowerShell, Python)
• Experience delivering multi‑countryprogrammes

Competencies

• Deep understanding of OT and IT network architectures.
• Strong practical experience with:
• Firewalls, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs
• Identity systems and access control models
• Linux and Windows server administration
• Virtualization platforms and data‑centerdesign
• Ability to troubleshoot complex, multi‑vendor environments.
• Strong documentation and architectural reasoning skills
• Standards Compliance & Security Assurance
• Testing, Validation & Commissioning

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Automation Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical disciplines.
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or Systems Engineering is preferred.

Languages

• English fluent.
• Italian proficiency

Alla posizione si applica il vigente CCNL per l’industria metalmeccanica privata e l’installazione di impianti, con inquadramento nel livello B3, ai sensi della relativa disciplina di classificazione del personale. Retribuzione annua lorda compresa tra 40.000€ - 52.000€.

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At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.