Customer System Security Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Customer Cybersecurity Engineer to secure advanced control systems for North American utility and industrial customers. You will translate customer requirements into secure, compliant cybersecurity controls for DCS/SCADA environments and collaborate with global engineering teams.

In this hybrid role, you will verify controls, support FAT/SAT and commissioning, stay current with IEC 62443/NERC CIP, and help strengthen grid resilience with innovative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, OT, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience with network infrastructure or OT systems.
• Experience with VLANs, VPNs, redundancy protocols, PKI, SSL/IPSec, RBAC, AAA.
• Knowledge of Windows OS, OT cybersecurity practices, IEC 62443, and NERC CIP.
• Familiarity with Nessus, CIS-CAT, Nmap, McAfee ePO, IDS/IPS, or SIEM tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; security certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Network+ are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer cybersecurity and translate requirements into secure control system solutions.
• Design, implement, test, and deploy cybersecurity controls in control system environments.
• Collaborate with customers, project teams, and cybersecurity experts to align solutions and compliance objectives.
• Perform cybersecurity verification and validation in test environments and at customer sites.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and system integration activities.
• Monitor cybersecurity standards and advisories across the U.S. and Canada.
• Develop technical documentation and support QA throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strengthen security of DCS, SCADA, HMI, and OT network environments.

Skills

Network infrastructure

OT systems

VMware/Hyper-V

PKI/SSL/IPSec

RBAC & AAA

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/OT/EE

Tools

Nessus

CIS-CAT

Nmap

McAfee ePO

IDS/IPS/SIEM

Job description

Customer Cybersecurity EngineerThe 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.

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.

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-08-21

Reference number R0139489

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With an over century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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