Cyber Foundations & Posture Lead — Grid Security Innovator

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

401(k) match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Family care

Enhanced leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC. is seeking a Cyber Foundation & Posture Lead to design and implement cybersecurity frameworks that secure the grid automation IT landscape.

You will drive risk assessments, vulnerability management, and governance across global teams to protect operations and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes building secure architectures, leading transformative security initiatives, and collaborating with engineering and business units to align security with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 4+ years cybersecurity experience focusing on security foundations or posture enhancement.
• 5+ years of program management experience, preferably in cybersecurity frameworks or risk management.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) and secure architecture design.
• Strong understanding of risk assessments, vulnerability management, and threat analysis.
• Proven ability to collaborate with global IT and security teams.
• Candidate must already have work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement core cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Define secure architectures and controls for IT systems, networks, and applications.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans to prioritize remediation.
• Collaborate with business leaders to align security with operational goals.
• Streamline security processes such as IAM, encryption, and network security.
• Enforce governance and compliance with global standards and regulations.
• Integrate advanced security technologies for seamless protection.
• Monitor the evolving threat landscape and adapt strategies proactively.
• Lead change management initiatives and foster a security-first culture.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

NIST

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

Risk assessment

Vulnerability mgmt

Program management

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity/related field

Master's preferred

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC. is seeking a Cyber Foundation & Posture Lead to design and implement cybersecurity frameworks that secure the grid automation IT landscape.

You will drive risk assessments, vulnerability management, and governance across global teams to protect operations and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes building secure architectures, leading transformative security initiatives, and collaborating with engineering and business units to align security with business