Cyber Security Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara Corporation is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer based in Ludvika kommun, Dalarnas län, Sweden. You will play a crucial role in an innovative team, developing scalable solutions to enhance operational excellence and reduce production lead times.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in cybersecurity and networking, with a degree in engineering. Join us to drive transformation and ensure effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in control systems, networking, or cybersecurity within industrial or power systems.
• Previous experience with network equipment such as firewalls, switches, GPS clocks.
• Fluent in English; Swedish is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain new services to shorten project lead times.
• Support colleagues regarding developed solutions.
• Mentor junior associates as experience grows.
• Identify and capture opportunities for improvement.
• Lead Cyber Security activities within the team.

Skills

Control systems experience

Networking knowledge

Cybersecurity expertise

Power Shell

C#

Python

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering

Tools

Firewalls

Switches

VPN

SSL

IPSec

OSI layers

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a talented Cyber Security Engineer to contribute to an IT/OT transformation team. Helping the organization "going from project to product". Currently we are 8 engineers in the team and are looking to expand this rapidly to about 18 engineers in a year. Together as a team we will develop system solutions that our project team uses for end customer projects. Do you want to develop services and solutions? Then this job is for you!

"This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing team that’s set to transform how we work—by developing smart, scalable system solutions that reduce lead times in production and make our project teams more effective. You’ll be working at the intersection of IT and OT, solving real challenges and helping drive operational excellence."

As one of the early team members, you’ll play a key role not just in what we build, but in how we work. There’s plenty of room for innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

If you’re ready to take on a new challenge, bring fresh ideas, and help shape the future of our operations—we’d love to hear from you. – Micael Nyström, Team Manager, System Solutions IT/OT Systems

How you’ll make an impact

• You will be responsible for developing (and maintaining) new services/solutions to shorten project lead times.
• Providing support to colleagues regarding above mentioned solutions.
• With experience, mentoring junior associates and driving knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• With experience, actively contributing to identifying and capturing opportunities for improvement.
• Taking lead in Cyber Security activities/development within the team.

Your background

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or similar) or experience deemed equivalent.
• Experience in control systems, networking, or cybersecurity within industrial or power systems.
• Previous experience with network equipment such as firewalls, switches, GPS clocks, and redundant network designs and protocols.
• Experience in VLAN, Redundant protocols, Time Sync, RBAC, Network access control, VPN, PKI, SSL, IPSec, understanding of OT environment components and OT security, OSI layers.
• Proven communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working with global teams and customers.
• Knowledge in Power Shell, C#, Python.
• Fluent in English; Swedish is a strong advantage.

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Apply today! The position might require a background check to be performed.

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