Customer System Security Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional growth

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Customer Cybersecurity Engineer to secure control systems for utilities and industrials across North America. You will design, verify, and improve cybersecurity controls for DCS, SCADA, HMI, and OT networks, partnering with customers and global teams.

You will stay current on regulations and standards (IEC 62443, NERC CIP) and support FAT/SAT, testing, and documentation throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, OT, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience with network infrastructure, OT systems, or virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V/cloud).
• Experience with VLANs, VPNs, redundancy protocols, PKI, SSL/IPSec, RBAC, AAA, and network controls.
• Know-how of Windows OS, OT security practices, and IEC 62443/NERC CIP standards.
• Familiarity with Nessus, CIS-CAT, Nmap, McAfee ePO, IDS/IPS, or SIEM tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder mgmt; cybersecurity certs such as CompTIA Security+ or Network+ are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer cybersecurity and network requirements for secure control systems.
• Design, implement, test, and deploy cybersecurity controls in control environments.
• Collaborate with customers, project teams, and cybersecurity experts on compliance.
• Perform cybersecurity verification/validation in labs and at customer sites.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and system integration activities.
• Monitor US/Canada cybersecurity standards and advisories.
• Develop technical documentation and QA activities throughout projects.
• Evaluate and strengthen security of DCS, SCADA, HMI, and OT networks.

Skills

Network infrastructure

OT systems

Virtualized environments

Windows OS

OT cybersecurity

IEC 62443

NERC CIP

Nessus

CIS-CAT

Nmap

McAfee ePO

IDS

IPS

SIEM

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity certifications

CompTIA Security+

Network+

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nessus

CIS-CAT

Nmap

McAfee ePO

IDS

IPS

SIEM

Job description

Customer Cybersecurity Engineer

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and help secure the future of the power grid. As a Customer Cybersecurity Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering secure, reliable control systems that support utility and industrial customers across North America. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping project teams navigate evolving cybersecurity requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations while ensuring our advanced power quality solutions remain protected and compliant.

In this role, you will work closely with customers, internal cybersecurity specialists, engineering teams, and global colleagues to design, implement, verify, and continuously improve cybersecurity controls for advanced control, SCADA, HMI, and network environments. You will stay current on cybersecurity regulations, security advisories, and industry best practices, translating technical requirements into practical solutions that strengthen system resilience and project success. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative FACTS technologies that help utilities modernize power systems, improve grid reliability, and support the energy transition. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

This hybrid position is based in the Raleigh/Cary, North Carolina area and offers meaningful collaboration with teams across North America and globally.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Assess customer cybersecurity and network requirements and translate them into secure control system solutions.

• Design, implement, test, and deploy cybersecurity controls within control system environments.

• Collaborate with customers, project teams, and cybersecurity experts to align technical solutions and compliance objectives.

• Perform cybersecurity verification and validation activities in test environments and at customer sites.

• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and system integration activities.

• Monitor emerging cybersecurity standards, security advisories, and regulatory requirements across the U.S. and Canada.

• Develop technical documentation and support quality assurance activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Evaluate and strengthen the security of DCS, SCADA, HMI, and operational technology (OT) network environments.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Operational Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Three or more years of experience with network infrastructure, OT systems, or virtualized environments such as VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud-based platforms.

• Experience with network technologies including VLANs, VPNs, redundancy protocols, PKI, SSL/IPSec, RBAC, AAA, and network access controls.

• Knowledge of Windows operating systems, OT cybersecurity practices, and industry standards such as IEC 62443 and NERC CIP.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as Nessus, CIS-CAT, Nmap, McAfee ePO, IDS, IPS, or SIEM platforms.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or similar are highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions

• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays

• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs

• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll work on technologies that help strengthen electrical infrastructure and support the global energy transition while collaborating with talented professionals around the world.

• We invest in career growth through ongoing learning, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to work on complex, high-impact projects across global teams.

• We foster an inclusive environment where innovation, integrity, safety, and collaboration empower employees to do their best work.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

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