Project Engineer - Network & Cyber Security

Hitachi, Ltd.; Sweden; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible hours

Wellness allowance

Career opportunities within Hitachi E.

Mentor program

Training & education

Diversity in Sweden

Parental leave support

Employee discounts portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB in Landskrona, Sweden, is seeking a Project Engineer – Network & Cyber Security to strengthen our engineering team. You will design secure networks and support lifecycle management of machine networks, acting as a cybersecurity focal point in customer projects.

The role combines hands-on engineering with documentation, coordination, and continuous improvement in a global environment. Fluency in English is required; Swedish is a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS/IT/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Several years of experience with industrial networks and OT/IT cybersecurity.
• Solid understanding of OT networking (Layer 2/3, segmentation, redundancy, routing).
• Experience with industrial protocols: IEC 61850, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP.
• Familiarity with IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST, EU CRA.
• Fluent English; Swedish beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Industrial networks

Cybersecurity

OT/IT integration

Networking concepts OT

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IEC 61850

PROFINET

Modbus TCP

OPC UA

EtherNet/IP

Job description

Location: Landskrona, Skane County, Sweden

Job ID: R0119440

Date Posted: 2026-05-21

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The Opportunity

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 allowance
• Fantastic 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

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