Project Engineer - Network & Cyber Security

Hitachi Energy, Landskrona; Landskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Mentor during onboarding

Training and education

Employee discount portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Landskrona is seeking a Project Engineer – Network & Cyber Security to join our engineering team. You will bridge industrial automation systems and customer site networks, designing secure network architectures and supporting lifecycle management of machine networks.

The role blends hands-on configuration of switches, routers, firewalls, and gateways with documentation, risk assessments, and collaboration with OT/IT teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Electrical/Electronic Eng, Industrial Automation, or equivalent.
• Several years’ experience with industrial networks and OT/IT cybersecurity.
• Solid OT network knowledge: Layer 2/3, segmentation, redundancy, routing.
• Experience with IEC 61850, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, OPC UA.
• Familiarity with IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST, EU CRA.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate secure network architectures between OT and IT.
• Configure, commission, and support industrial network equipment in projects.
• Act as cybersecurity representative in customer projects.
• Prepare cybersecurity documentation, risk assessments, and compliance evidence.
• Support troubleshooting during commissioning, operation, and lifecycle.
• Collaborate with automation engineers, OT/IT teams, and suppliers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of network and security practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Automation, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

IEC 61850

PROFINET

Modbus TCP

OPC UA

EtherNet/IP

Job description

At Hitachi Energy Cooling Systems, we have global responsibility for the development and manufacturing of highly reliable cooling systems for power electronics and power transmission applications. Our solutions play a critical role in enabling safe, stable, and efficient operation of HVDC and other high‑power installations worldwide.

As power demand and cybersecurity requirements continue to grow, the boundaries between machine OT networks and customer IT environments are becoming increasingly interconnected. We are now looking for a Project Engineer – Network & Cyber Security to strengthen our engineering team in Landskrona.

In this role, you will work close to both technology and projects, acting as a key link between industrial automation systems and customer site networks. You will support secure network design, implementation, and lifecycle management of machine networks, while also serving as a cybersecurity focal point in customer projects. The role combines hands‑on technical work with coordination, documentation, and continuous improvement in a global engineering environment.

How you’ll make an impact

• Design and integrate secure network architectures between machine OT environments and customer site IT networks.
• Configure, commission, and support industrial network equipment such as switches, routers, firewalls, and gateways in project deliveries.
• Act as a cybersecurity representative in customer projects, ensuring compliance with internal policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Prepare and maintain cybersecurity‑related technical documentation, risk assessments, and compliance evidence.
• Support troubleshooting and incident resolution during commissioning, operation, and lifecycle phases.
• Collaborate closely with automation engineers, customer OT/IT teams, and suppliers to ensure robust and secure system integration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of network, cybersecurity practices, tools, and ways of working.

Your background

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Automation, or equivalent practical experience.
• Several years of experience working with industrial networks and cybersecurity in OT/IT environments within sectors such as power transmission, substations, manufacturing, or process industries.
• Solid understanding of industrial networking concepts, including Layer 2/3 networking, segmentation, redundancy, and routing in OT contexts.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as IEC 61850, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, or similar.
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity principles, standards, and frameworks (e.g. IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST, EU CRA).
• A structured, proactive, and collaborative working style, with the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Swedish language skills are considered a strong advantage.

Meriting experience

• Hands‑on experience with PLCs, HMIs, drives, or industrial automation systems.
• Experience with network monitoring, diagnostic, or security assessment tools.
• Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or IEC 62443‑related training.
• Exposure to virtualization, high‑availability networks, or secure remote access solutions in industrial environments.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowanceFantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks